Fair Trade Steering Group

The East Dunbartonshire Fair Trade Steering Group celebrated its 10th anniversary in January and is now looking to the next decade.  They are keen to attract new members and are hosting an event on Saturday 28 February at 10.30am - 11.45am, in Cadder Parish South Hall,  Kirkintilloch Road,  Bishopbriggs, to give interested individuals an opportunity to meet and find out more. It will feature Basilio Almonte, a guest speaker from the Dominican Republic, who will talk about the difference that Fairtrade makes to the lives of cocoa producers.

Interested parties must register for the event, and this should be done via Louise Finch, ljfinch7@gmail.com / 0141 772 1363 / 0755 196 6887.  If anyone is interested in getting involved but can't attend the event, please get in touch with Sylvia Gray, tel 0141 578 8655 / 07827 280 777 or sylvia.gray@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Roadworks on the A809

Councillor Manjinder Shergill has provided us with the following
information:

A809 Stockiemuir Road, Bearsden - Temporary Traffic Management
A contractor is to cut back overhanging vegetation on the A809 Stockiemuir Road north of Stockiemuir Avenue, Bearsden.  In order for the works to be carried out in a safe manner, Stop/Go boards will be used to control traffic movements on Stockiemuir Road at the works location, from 9.30am until 3.30pm on Monday 16 February 2015.  The use of Stop/Go boards will result in delays to traffic on Stockiemuir Road

A809 Drymen Road, Bearsden - Temporary Traffic Management
British Telecom is to carry out repairs to a cable fault on the A809 Drymen Road near its junction with Beechwood Lane, Bearsden.  In order for the works to be carried out in a safe manner, temporary three way traffic signals will be used to control traffic movements on Drymen Road at Beechwood Lane, Bearsden, from 9am until 3.30pm on Monday 16 February 2015.  The temporary traffic signals will be manually controlled at all times.  The use of temporary traffic signals will result in delays to traffic in the area.

A809 Stockiemuir Road, Bearsden - Temporary Traffic Management
UIS is to carry out a drainage pipeline survey on a section of the A809 Stockiemuir Road between its junctions with Courthill and the access road to Bearsden Academy and a point north of Drymen Road, Bearsden.  In order for the works to be carried out in a safe manner, the existing traffic signals will require to be switched off and temporary four way traffic signals will be used to control traffic movements on Stockiemuir Road at its junctions with Courthill and the access road to Bearsden Academy, Bearsden. Thereafter, the permanent traffic signals will be switched back on and stop/go boards will be used to control traffic movement as the survey works proceed southwards on Stockiemuir Road towards the A809 Drymen Road, Bearsden.  The works will be carried out between 9.10am and 3.30pm, on Thursday 19 February 2015.  The temporary traffic signals will be manually controlled at all times.  The use of temporary traffic signals will result in delays to traffic in the area.

Proposed Local Development Plan

Following Council approval on 22 January 2015, East Dunbartonshire Council will soon be publishing its Proposed Local Development Plan for consultation. The Proposed Plan sets out the Council’s land use strategy for East Dunbartonshire and will be used to determine planning applications. More information about the Plan can be found at:
http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/content/planning__building_standards/planning/planning_policies/local_development_plan.aspx

Core path

Hacking & Paterson are currently carrying out path maintenance and drainage works to the Core Path which runs along the back of Dunellan Road and Douglas Muir Drive. Trees will also be planted to replace the ones taken down unnecessarily at the back of Dunellan Road.  The small section of woodland at this area is being placed under a Tree Preservation Order by East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC).  This now means that the entire woodland along the Core Path will be protected by Tree Preservation Orders and any works must be carried out through Hacking & Paterson who will consult with EDC. Unauthorised tree removal will result in further action and possible fines. It is hoped that these works will improve the area.

Thanks also go to the Ramblers who have already carried out improvement works to the Core Path at the Chestnut Lane area.

Proposed residential development at land known as Fire Station Field, Craigdhu Road, Milngavie

Residents are invited to attend David Wilson Homes West Scotland's public exhibition of proposals to develop the land known as Fire Station Field on Craigdhu Road, Milngavie.

As you may be aware, David Wilson Homes West Scotland assumed control of the site in late 2014. During the ongoing pre-application discussions with East Dunbartonshire Council, a Proposal of Application Notice was submitted on 7th November 2014 (Ref: TP/ED/14/0837) which outlined their consultation plans in advance of lodging a planning application in 2015. A copy was also sent to Milngavie Community Council and they have written to them separately in their capacity as the representative for the local
community.

In recognition of the impact that this development will have on residents, there will be a public event on Friday, 23rd January 2015 from 14:00 to 20:00 at the Fraser Centre, Douglas Street, Milngavie.

The exhibition will provide an opportunity to discuss the proposals, explain the work that has been completed to date and obtain your views in advance of submitting a full planning application.

There is no need to register. Simply arrive at the exhibition when it suits you.