tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055584501534927592024-02-24T12:44:14.307-08:00Martha Wardrop - Green Councillor for HillheadScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.comBlogger1009125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-74562095034732899882024-01-28T04:23:00.000-08:002024-01-28T04:23:34.744-08:00Yellow lines at Maryhill Fire Station<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thankfully, there have been yellow zig zags and keep clear road markings installed outside the entrance to Maryhill Fire Station.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSyYHkbE4lX0_DdI89URf9-DwZiSe_xZ25tFwxOUPY0BeTXsFxc0zsI0Ln63P6_7l4yaAWq-gx2LmbTM_MFSM17Nsjs__QW1m3GjruSEw5zpDqc66kOtvRo57fXDrp2n6tvBli-ZTyomqalt6wsCbkYQOg6zGFMoosJqD0VdKEhuB0fMTArqACfGLKM4Q/s5152/DSC02533.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSyYHkbE4lX0_DdI89URf9-DwZiSe_xZ25tFwxOUPY0BeTXsFxc0zsI0Ln63P6_7l4yaAWq-gx2LmbTM_MFSM17Nsjs__QW1m3GjruSEw5zpDqc66kOtvRo57fXDrp2n6tvBli-ZTyomqalt6wsCbkYQOg6zGFMoosJqD0VdKEhuB0fMTArqACfGLKM4Q/s320/DSC02533.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p>These road markings have been requested as they are vital to prevent parked cars obstructing access to and from the Fire Station.</p><br /></span><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-71989325863163813352024-01-28T04:17:00.000-08:002024-01-28T13:31:54.981-08:00Tenement repairs in Woodlands<p><span style="font-family: arial;">This week, I noticed that the refurbishment works at 192 West Princes Street have been completed. The scaffolding has been removed after extensive repairs and maintenance of this important tenement on a main thoroughfare in the neighbourhood.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXBgnk2HIKkN3kbbSUHKPVRwGsME12aspVomGV1HsiOCmqSAL7zBsIPVVt1jpigFQ-P5SRhukjtkuOovC-_fzhvsub4MMLkB-1ju0QREQ5PliI61dFtj2kTYeugeUYXQi-OwPs_FT7_vO_LmOtcZa6QKpHXRclzYJBGOspMYUeL3Tz6dsZkq5MUSy4WA/s5152/DSC02526.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXBgnk2HIKkN3kbbSUHKPVRwGsME12aspVomGV1HsiOCmqSAL7zBsIPVVt1jpigFQ-P5SRhukjtkuOovC-_fzhvsub4MMLkB-1ju0QREQ5PliI61dFtj2kTYeugeUYXQi-OwPs_FT7_vO_LmOtcZa6QKpHXRclzYJBGOspMYUeL3Tz6dsZkq5MUSy4WA/s320/DSC02526.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">View of the refurbishment at 192 West Princes Street</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a major boost to the regeneration within the Woodlands Conservation Area. There are many pre-1919 tenements in need of repairs and maintenance across the area. Further capital funding is required to provide resources to address the level of need.</span></div><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-36330604586828087762024-01-28T04:09:00.000-08:002024-01-28T04:09:51.582-08:00Damage by Storm Jocelyn on Kelvin Walkway<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Yesterday on a walkabout along the Kelvin Walkway, I noticed the effects of recent storms. It seems that Storm Jocelyn has resulted in extensive damage of the fencing and riverbank near the historic Old Mill. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7eM26uvF1WERpRtLLfppHqXcMhx8NHxgKYDUF1cwwWIlZBuwrOsYdtwgpVFTXEV4xusIoi3kngadCzoW_a-qoHXGXsRq4nQLSQr9iuUnWi4nHXHdq0FFgeWxC_l15Sdp-dOfSkoPPfpeWloboxHj05eldu4ZJa_w__kSl1usc1TEJbjnnYmbI9DyGMo/s5152/DSC02532.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7eM26uvF1WERpRtLLfppHqXcMhx8NHxgKYDUF1cwwWIlZBuwrOsYdtwgpVFTXEV4xusIoi3kngadCzoW_a-qoHXGXsRq4nQLSQr9iuUnWi4nHXHdq0FFgeWxC_l15Sdp-dOfSkoPPfpeWloboxHj05eldu4ZJa_w__kSl1usc1TEJbjnnYmbI9DyGMo/s320/DSC02532.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Temporary heras fencing has been installed along the area of damaged riverbank.</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In addition, there are tree branches damaged by the strong winds on the path under the bridge at Queen Margaret Drive. There is a section of pathway closed off on a temporary basis. Further assessment of the damage and a programme of repair work will have to be undertaken.</span></p><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-38378277947253712752024-01-28T03:58:00.000-08:002024-01-28T04:11:28.914-08:00Call for Divestment from Arms and Fossil Fuels<p><span style="font-family: arial;">On 24th January, I gave my support to student calls for Divestment from Arms Companies by University of Glasgow. I attended a rally in support of an occupation at 11 University Gardens by students from Glasgow Against Arms and Fossil Fuels (GAAF).</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ1EqAtuSaIuwaqThVJ9BWvrq2Kd5yvuvu3uGEK3gXdGYAU6SsBrW65Hl3ZfUF1AH9Dh7pLJtnLitoHPiwjXnzoawJaYo9YyKb8MGH9QahcAc77YdBEwF55F99tTgexSxG1u_6YU7paQM6Cmg2B8zMIZvfG5JOZnx7Q7J5BWozCuewOeE-ZdC0vb_YBFM/s5152/DSC02521.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ1EqAtuSaIuwaqThVJ9BWvrq2Kd5yvuvu3uGEK3gXdGYAU6SsBrW65Hl3ZfUF1AH9Dh7pLJtnLitoHPiwjXnzoawJaYo9YyKb8MGH9QahcAc77YdBEwF55F99tTgexSxG1u_6YU7paQM6Cmg2B8zMIZvfG5JOZnx7Q7J5BWozCuewOeE-ZdC0vb_YBFM/s320/DSC02521.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span> </span>Rally to support the occupation at 11 University Gardens.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This occupation is calling for the University of Glasgow to fully divest from arms and fossil fuels. Also, it seeks the implementation of an accessible, mandatory and empowering climate course. Finally, there is a demand for an ethical careers policy which would ban oil, gas, coal, mining and arms companies from recruiting at the University of Glasgow.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZYzwMCgPLJA6UYYu_Lw_1FcEfvLEwLH1b5JY6AsOboViavfV-_Y9BQq73TXhyphenhyphen_WOgCI7Jv61HK9fKhRzx5VzNcAwQ5c537QY73B5fGzw5nR5GGhpeE95yzhMeEH8YE97pCb1Zphy0OuCz2WGke1E8bV8SapyISrqaZYscmjf5Uc4lLa6y1_OTjoeMM3o/s5152/DSC02525.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZYzwMCgPLJA6UYYu_Lw_1FcEfvLEwLH1b5JY6AsOboViavfV-_Y9BQq73TXhyphenhyphen_WOgCI7Jv61HK9fKhRzx5VzNcAwQ5c537QY73B5fGzw5nR5GGhpeE95yzhMeEH8YE97pCb1Zphy0OuCz2WGke1E8bV8SapyISrqaZYscmjf5Uc4lLa6y1_OTjoeMM3o/s320/DSC02525.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span> </span>Notice of GAAF </span><span style="font-family: arial;">occupation at 11 University Gardens.</span></div></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCFZ0UiziDUgjsAXjb996njwJ8oNx69sbeaWCFHnY8tG15xbe40aej7EN_SvKctBl8zdcFbvm-5zNiATJYvJpz-0MO42FHawIUc0GHemev9SfjEMoMRi0d7wUKt3-A5-nWvJWdzBzHf-xsX-vm5TYQ3pSa8jqw_2BcBRE5SLOGgXQ-dvPMXqzTuK4OuSI/s5152/DSC02523.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCFZ0UiziDUgjsAXjb996njwJ8oNx69sbeaWCFHnY8tG15xbe40aej7EN_SvKctBl8zdcFbvm-5zNiATJYvJpz-0MO42FHawIUc0GHemev9SfjEMoMRi0d7wUKt3-A5-nWvJWdzBzHf-xsX-vm5TYQ3pSa8jqw_2BcBRE5SLOGgXQ-dvPMXqzTuK4OuSI/s320/DSC02523.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Members and supporters of GAAF gathered at main buildings of the University</span></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I will continue to give support for the occupation and its calls for </span><span style="font-family: arial;">full divest from arms and fossil fuels </span><span style="font-family: arial;">by the senior management of the University of Glasgow.</span></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-72421778839964509562023-12-22T11:26:00.000-08:002023-12-22T11:29:51.219-08:00Civic space at Vinicombe Street<p> <span style="font-family: arial;">As I reflect on the last year, I have to appreciate that the civic space at Vinicombe Street has been retained for community use and public events. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It was designed as a </span><span style="font-family: arial;">vital meeting space for wider community benefit. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrY2MRHeO8R6efzWVeW2r1_m4RBYNneZlzkM7Ud6nmPMgxv99K4FS_BXegUdB88kE0ZEzL_Xt60kJrNVIhCqHVArdjQ66Dygk5gJofsqzArNL9hRuhh9honu0uYxcT5uaUGB7XMLohnLMaV9gs25-yz_SSfoc6uE55wzBG9rVh7cdD-nT-y-0oVRAFeY/s5152/DSC02049.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrY2MRHeO8R6efzWVeW2r1_m4RBYNneZlzkM7Ud6nmPMgxv99K4FS_BXegUdB88kE0ZEzL_Xt60kJrNVIhCqHVArdjQ66Dygk5gJofsqzArNL9hRuhh9honu0uYxcT5uaUGB7XMLohnLMaV9gs25-yz_SSfoc6uE55wzBG9rVh7cdD-nT-y-0oVRAFeY/s320/DSC02049.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">View of civic space within Vinicombe Street</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Public spaces such as Vinicombe Street are necessary for the wellbeing of the local area. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">This enhanced streetscape has also helped to encourage more people to walk around in the area. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">This is where people can gather to celebrate, and also, meet up with friends and family to socialise at community events, festivals and charity fundraisers. </span><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-22924159070299316242023-12-22T11:10:00.000-08:002023-12-22T11:30:40.288-08:00Painting of Stair Street<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Recently, on a visit to Maryhill Burgh Hall, I found a painting of Stair Street on display. The title is "Mrs Hendry Goes To Work" by Peter Haughton.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzz8OE76oUCCMJqV2f7QBdezWol0y6KRLrhyphenhyphennkTX484EZj8aFpzOReyENte8GMZtjhiS9xF0RubBC5QwFcGf-wqgCyTk-LIK48nIEQgIfnQ2Pc91AVOuIP5xB2uxo8-j51gDd-86po-OnBVVR5j8uzyEzD3yA5f4MVfSmvUq4H2CMNfVUlsdaeLKPMavc/s5152/DSC02056.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzz8OE76oUCCMJqV2f7QBdezWol0y6KRLrhyphenhyphennkTX484EZj8aFpzOReyENte8GMZtjhiS9xF0RubBC5QwFcGf-wqgCyTk-LIK48nIEQgIfnQ2Pc91AVOuIP5xB2uxo8-j51gDd-86po-OnBVVR5j8uzyEzD3yA5f4MVfSmvUq4H2CMNfVUlsdaeLKPMavc/s320/DSC02056.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">View of the painting at Maryhill Burgh Hall</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Stair Street is a special street within the Hillhead Ward and I am glad that it has been captured in a painting at a public exhibition.</span></div>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-49840659516915387862023-12-03T03:48:00.000-08:002023-12-03T03:48:18.758-08:00The importance of a local police response <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We can welcome the agreements
between COSLA, Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority to work
together on four key priority areas including local scrutiny and accountability
to strengthen collaboration between Local Government and policing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">From my experience as a local councillor, I am aware of how important
our local police officers are. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Recently, when I found a man in need of medical attention on the street,
it was the local police response that ensured he was taken to A&E.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">The roll out of school streets to encourage walking and cycling is not
possible without the support of police officers carrying out enforcement.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">The partnership between police officers and trading standards officers
to shut out scammers is hugely welcomed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">However, we need to
ensure every citizen can easily access an efficient complaints procedure. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">We can support Dame Elish Angiolini’s proposal for an improved police
complaints system, and welcome a much enhanced role in complaints for the
independent Police Investigations and Review Commissioner. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">We can support the work of the Greater Glasgow Police Team on dealing with
sexism and misogyny within all levels of policing There is</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> vital work needed to build
the confidence of women and girls in local policing across Glasgow.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Through support for COSLA and the Safe Glasgow partnership, there can be a review of local accountability and scrutiny of policing. This work can consider and support the facilitation of people’s rights to protest.</span><o:p></o:p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-82531081115173387462023-12-03T03:40:00.000-08:002023-12-03T03:40:48.784-08:00Investment zone’s support for a fair, just transition<p><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%;">We know that reducing our
reliance on fossil fuels is critical to our net zero future. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">We need to support a Just Transition for Glasgow which
implements decarbonisation that meets our climate ambitions. T</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 12pt;">his is more
urgent than ever.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%;">We can and must do more locally to provide a greener,
fairer future. The new investment zone can deliver on our commitment to set out
an ambitious, net zero transition plan and lay the foundation for a just and
prosperous future, in which no one is left behind. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%;">In the autumn of 2022, the Glasgow City Council established
a cross party Just Transition Working Group and this working group has drawn on a wide
range of people’s knowledge and experience to help shape our city’s future as
we move from a post-industrial to a post-carbon city. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%;">The Just Transition Working Group report and its 18
recommendations have been published.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%;">This report provides a focus on four areas including the
Just Transition approaches adopted by Scottish Government, as well as the
preparations by the private sector. The key role of communities, trade unions
and citizens is also detailed in the report. In addition, the Council’s actions
to enable a just transition to take place are outlined.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%;">In the coming weeks, there will be an opportunity to engage
in discussions on the 18 recommendations and their implementation through a new
investment zone. This work can support green skills and jobs, including apprenticeships
and </span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">retraining programmes to retain
the local skilled workforce for the rollout of net-zero projects such as local
heat networks and the renewables supply chain.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%;">We have to follow a Just Transition process with workers
and the businesses at the forefront.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 106%;">The investment zone’s support for a fair and just
transition is an environmental necessity and is absolutely key to our city’s
security.<o:p></o:p></span></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-22405312783010712902023-12-02T14:58:00.000-08:002023-12-02T14:58:24.002-08:00Resurfacing of roadway at Great Western Road<p><span style="font-family: arial;">There have been roadworks to resurface Great Western Road between St. Georges Cross and Napiershall Street. This is very welcome to address concerns about potholes on this busy section of roadway.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsr55BmJYGTWn7t4SOkXOrpajOhLuUS4-qZJBZx2ackBMRjvFHfS89oOLdtYIH8J-75-Y42rEOoiCuU_rsqkmqw4R_G-VLG8_eEypUP_d-nCgDKOyjDOhi-U-SsTt5BbT5BRVOVvhAVXcJFIeiKmQC0KFXSFRcYyWcz1m1EOA6DyGVyvVzp3KqXUL194/s5152/DSC01330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsr55BmJYGTWn7t4SOkXOrpajOhLuUS4-qZJBZx2ackBMRjvFHfS89oOLdtYIH8J-75-Y42rEOoiCuU_rsqkmqw4R_G-VLG8_eEypUP_d-nCgDKOyjDOhi-U-SsTt5BbT5BRVOVvhAVXcJFIeiKmQC0KFXSFRcYyWcz1m1EOA6DyGVyvVzp3KqXUL194/s320/DSC01330.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">View of Great Western Road towards M8</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6ECc7YgjAAStVpbc0udWL6pFqFz-4kmq_41jKjH8eMLJb9dh5KVvMyNY8PzMA17eoz9sjGH-qKI6irAW9wrngl8cw76STQx-HwjvSC39WveCyBZWx6pVzaiBM0UDC_GCb-oLvaJN_HsYtxPWmMTBtPuN9Q-c4MMh9zz3VzFAW4N_qInpKQX9YNHzI-o/s5152/DSC01331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6ECc7YgjAAStVpbc0udWL6pFqFz-4kmq_41jKjH8eMLJb9dh5KVvMyNY8PzMA17eoz9sjGH-qKI6irAW9wrngl8cw76STQx-HwjvSC39WveCyBZWx6pVzaiBM0UDC_GCb-oLvaJN_HsYtxPWmMTBtPuN9Q-c4MMh9zz3VzFAW4N_qInpKQX9YNHzI-o/s320/DSC01331.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Views of Great Western Road towards Napiershall Street</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimgpBXkw8XYxUv-Srwc6StYoMNqZGG7-BSMGnVg9RzuuMomXHqM6OeV-XIhfKm8O981zGJqqvGTfwFzZ6uAdAotCYEl-Y5okpYq0oyK2dQXTRJpjj_7TjCK4mLTp69LZo3L5iDUZTqEsU_0XiMWjv5R_SyRHZJhNgDftBGySx-xcnrN70GFZr4l2NQASc/s5152/DSC01333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimgpBXkw8XYxUv-Srwc6StYoMNqZGG7-BSMGnVg9RzuuMomXHqM6OeV-XIhfKm8O981zGJqqvGTfwFzZ6uAdAotCYEl-Y5okpYq0oyK2dQXTRJpjj_7TjCK4mLTp69LZo3L5iDUZTqEsU_0XiMWjv5R_SyRHZJhNgDftBGySx-xcnrN70GFZr4l2NQASc/s320/DSC01333.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We are awaiting the completion of the road lining works. In addition, the resurfacing of the pavement has been agreed as a local priority.</span></div><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-61586475018297593282023-12-02T14:32:00.000-08:002023-12-02T14:59:22.661-08:00New Mural at St. Georges Road<p><span style="font-family: arial;">The new mural of young women has improved the environment at St. Georges Road. The area is busy with traffic and is a major thoroughfare for pedestrians walking to/from the city centre.</span></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGoUjpjIb6agHTYXPXn_5qvdA7hTpLBI3_IGk8BAg8WpNH4Bnbp68TIvCHiRqdt6CVAbfb7_vcbgoWP8geev8wnw_LWsP4V8sU7qRPM8f-SE1n0avFyCj9xQx9eSJPFEswxl0JVGFuzVz-k4-zQFxBquBOPZE9nZX-ZUlkTGpwAbsZPwyvYBJNIWEa8k0/s5152/DSC01255.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGoUjpjIb6agHTYXPXn_5qvdA7hTpLBI3_IGk8BAg8WpNH4Bnbp68TIvCHiRqdt6CVAbfb7_vcbgoWP8geev8wnw_LWsP4V8sU7qRPM8f-SE1n0avFyCj9xQx9eSJPFEswxl0JVGFuzVz-k4-zQFxBquBOPZE9nZX-ZUlkTGpwAbsZPwyvYBJNIWEa8k0/w527-h410/DSC01255.JPG" width="527" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The local community's quality of daily life is enhanced by the work of the mural artist.</span></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-69104190724737660962023-10-26T14:30:00.002-07:002023-10-26T14:34:32.178-07:00Hoarding erected around the M8 Woodside Viaduct<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Recently, I have noticed more hoarding erected around the site of the M8 Woodside Viaduct as it undergoes refurbishment.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ImUI6tXxGWIUWu4dxEnmxvqZJcR8okW6jWHEWQnMOEcCh6DshFuylB2Dlp8w63O0zV1klXYxDIrblduAZK-CoeqS12y5GEI1KiNQsqNP50X8_CZNvK1E03jKqeFFAwzIZnJQax4C6q2L_vYHO1cqwzMixumahDE9mhoM_hVIoWlgG-ytWXOLE6GcEX4/s5152/DSC00675.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ImUI6tXxGWIUWu4dxEnmxvqZJcR8okW6jWHEWQnMOEcCh6DshFuylB2Dlp8w63O0zV1klXYxDIrblduAZK-CoeqS12y5GEI1KiNQsqNP50X8_CZNvK1E03jKqeFFAwzIZnJQax4C6q2L_vYHO1cqwzMixumahDE9mhoM_hVIoWlgG-ytWXOLE6GcEX4/s320/DSC00675.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;">View of the hoarding and footway next to Oakgrove Primary</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FEKDZYavn-DQi3GgAsf17k5QpVaKJM4O1RvAgwpr5hsgWbaFhnBzfUPBU1K5VU9idWj0cW6-HRi9OO0SwkX5UjsSSn4FmIKmAlVFjJlCCFV7Rr74ndx2LEy6RS4WyLEgavG089ZPnF5OVzxkZOIlioDbN7_lyRXExMEGZx0umDfevSyFYsMWqb20HSE/s5152/DSC00676.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FEKDZYavn-DQi3GgAsf17k5QpVaKJM4O1RvAgwpr5hsgWbaFhnBzfUPBU1K5VU9idWj0cW6-HRi9OO0SwkX5UjsSSn4FmIKmAlVFjJlCCFV7Rr74ndx2LEy6RS4WyLEgavG089ZPnF5OVzxkZOIlioDbN7_lyRXExMEGZx0umDfevSyFYsMWqb20HSE/s320/DSC00676.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">View of the hoarding and footway at Phoenix Road</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_PulX9rb_3czX7yzn11PsysRqct6-HCmOlodQkPyB_I3StOV6H2GVv_BH9SZ30bnbwUMKIWl584BSMhw_fL2Qumtr_OzqpddP58HmiiPllwCHJaQcw62mZWD8sjX4zgytzZYVcAiOxIEuYVuoGuf-H3GPfv73rNDRdl1A5lc_ENL-rSzyC3fBqhp56MQ/s5152/DSC01266.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_PulX9rb_3czX7yzn11PsysRqct6-HCmOlodQkPyB_I3StOV6H2GVv_BH9SZ30bnbwUMKIWl584BSMhw_fL2Qumtr_OzqpddP58HmiiPllwCHJaQcw62mZWD8sjX4zgytzZYVcAiOxIEuYVuoGuf-H3GPfv73rNDRdl1A5lc_ENL-rSzyC3fBqhp56MQ/s320/DSC01266.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">It is still possible to walk through the area, to/from the city centre, along designated pathways during the works. The closure of Phoenix Road to traffic is expected to remain in place until late 2024.<br /></span><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-45587366040020367982023-10-26T14:17:00.007-07:002023-10-26T14:17:51.131-07:00Air pollution impacts on hospital admissions<p><span style="font-family: arial;">On 17th September, I joined healthcare staff from across Glasgow on a bike ride around the perimeter of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ). </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1TRJaF7ohimPMMB7arVQQnsFbH98ZbzARX-MWU-Q18VNNvg0lUy5nRYkZ-uFtKpk-hwEyYbRDco6ewfEJPYGGDNipoYsi_cJ7kPCcHeMijJFU1Cng2j1vyD8roOL9BrnI4Ym8cqb7mva49HPF8n9GyFANWPvl7qrNn8vrM1tc2ZlPbTE7Mdg-bV3VbA/s5152/DSC01394.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1TRJaF7ohimPMMB7arVQQnsFbH98ZbzARX-MWU-Q18VNNvg0lUy5nRYkZ-uFtKpk-hwEyYbRDco6ewfEJPYGGDNipoYsi_cJ7kPCcHeMijJFU1Cng2j1vyD8roOL9BrnI4Ym8cqb7mva49HPF8n9GyFANWPvl7qrNn8vrM1tc2ZlPbTE7Mdg-bV3VbA/s320/DSC01394.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;">Banner detailing 2500 deaths a year in Scotland due to air pollution.</div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This bike ride aimed to highlight the toll of air pollution on hospital admissions and premature birth of the city's residents. The route started at the SEC where the COP26 summit was held and followed the LEZ perimeter to Glasgow's Royal Infirmary Hospital. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQ60KFcT9W8UbrsQhi1q5dxWzasRzLudFP1xXS6tbt26XW8eHLKj3Ok-1jzv61AwD8YX1L_uwHRwCKhmjfQzyB4N9ZxgJ-Wf1U6HwTMc_O-Lcr277phTOXZ0ZFPXoUKEQo3qhwNlONQxCKlfSaE1tYBQlvD-wjHOC2CWFVgH4V6g9AxEmH44A_CipVog/s5152/DSC01400.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQ60KFcT9W8UbrsQhi1q5dxWzasRzLudFP1xXS6tbt26XW8eHLKj3Ok-1jzv61AwD8YX1L_uwHRwCKhmjfQzyB4N9ZxgJ-Wf1U6HwTMc_O-Lcr277phTOXZ0ZFPXoUKEQo3qhwNlONQxCKlfSaE1tYBQlvD-wjHOC2CWFVgH4V6g9AxEmH44A_CipVog/s320/DSC01400.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">View over the M8 to </span>Glasgow's Royal Infirmary Hospital</div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We joined the canal towpath to Claypits Nature Reserve to raise awareness of the importance of active travel infrastructure and greenspace to improvements in air quality.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtnFAsxnQSFeFwmRbsyJbXVQ7kBA1mp2YjYRr-dDoTYzVFprJ96y7npzdvtBdTRccaqryShXfxWph6wrfwFKmEqthYkq_eG0wM72q3PTYqWxUs9DWCgqcq4q8U9NNe1ajMvHzIriTVp2DzIlKPVm14dB4vVJMRX5CRSQofYnADO89184k2t2aRfDV9I4/s5152/DSC01405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtnFAsxnQSFeFwmRbsyJbXVQ7kBA1mp2YjYRr-dDoTYzVFprJ96y7npzdvtBdTRccaqryShXfxWph6wrfwFKmEqthYkq_eG0wM72q3PTYqWxUs9DWCgqcq4q8U9NNe1ajMvHzIriTVp2DzIlKPVm14dB4vVJMRX5CRSQofYnADO89184k2t2aRfDV9I4/s320/DSC01405.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;">Bikes at Applecross Basin</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We also visited the city centre streets ending in George Square. It is vital that we continue to support investment in tackling air pollution and ensure that Glasgow's air is safe for everyone.</div></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-73691432160418729902023-09-30T12:41:00.002-07:002023-09-30T12:49:55.810-07:001852 classical villa at 10 Great George Street<p><span style="font-family: arial;">There is ongoing concern about the condition of the classical villa located at the corner of Great George Street and Bank Street. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">This villa, formerly Bloomfield Cottage, is one of a pair on Great George Street. The left villa contains 10 Great George Street and 63 Bank Street, and the right villa contains 2 and 4 Great George Street.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxk2UyMgyrHxbSC0JMr1xVyDl3yDXvF6Cg8p-f99DNVew2aGfhrvr8vs6aRbCx_Jb1k7NfEuSp8oi9KYfDb4JauuZPYdqcVsSUK2JubANdUbRItp6-PA8VXlFmtHnfiYvWsh5BqSE8kVKwvkmKCp7gnyblrZoe1TOCsCKXaQB-uRW6dYuLIfGpTJxs0U/s5152/DSC01179.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxk2UyMgyrHxbSC0JMr1xVyDl3yDXvF6Cg8p-f99DNVew2aGfhrvr8vs6aRbCx_Jb1k7NfEuSp8oi9KYfDb4JauuZPYdqcVsSUK2JubANdUbRItp6-PA8VXlFmtHnfiYvWsh5BqSE8kVKwvkmKCp7gnyblrZoe1TOCsCKXaQB-uRW6dYuLIfGpTJxs0U/s320/DSC01179.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;">B Listed Building at risk at 10 Great George Street</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This building is significant heritage within the Glasgow West Conservation Area. It has been left in a state of disrepair by the owners. If the current owners do not want to look after this building, it should be put up for sale to be restored.</div></span><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-26538548514535204682023-09-30T12:12:00.002-07:002023-09-30T12:12:50.090-07:00Progress of Byres Road Streetscape Works<p><span style="font-family: arial;">This month, I enjoyed spending time in the Byres Road and its lanes. There is progress in the streetscape works taking place from Partick Cross to University Avenue.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnrpmsOzSF0TB_rHr47QLNt9afsDP8wL46Osnti36krwnWXWkqoHXkWneNn1NheqmjfMFuX0VBNcJgSA5NmaHTIpyRgz8m7Ep7irkAQdd0ivXzRb7PZZ1AT9Vn6qCslmiRbe2lsvcmA20S2o8IzD5-rySiRXKKjhQz2oGxPc6rWl4MfeWCx_T17BoPQU/s5152/DSC01413.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnrpmsOzSF0TB_rHr47QLNt9afsDP8wL46Osnti36krwnWXWkqoHXkWneNn1NheqmjfMFuX0VBNcJgSA5NmaHTIpyRgz8m7Ep7irkAQdd0ivXzRb7PZZ1AT9Vn6qCslmiRbe2lsvcmA20S2o8IzD5-rySiRXKKjhQz2oGxPc6rWl4MfeWCx_T17BoPQU/s320/DSC01413.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Public realm at the junction of Byres Road and Chancellor Street</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCqnmlfsWUvEDUFYq6wH4V-CnRfnoiMUBT2nxYkHXxAGfExgCEL6Q1CLmVJvli-TtKeLg91-SsiI2Qrv4mZLZs1v0Comi8vz14uuEB2Wfw9gVMInvThyaNl4kEgcb7j8olB7YRIYHrBi1sXdMqm9UEpCiu2YWbQ_XABqxcRxckFhG1vn8lcNGdFf62Fc/s5152/DSC01415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCqnmlfsWUvEDUFYq6wH4V-CnRfnoiMUBT2nxYkHXxAGfExgCEL6Q1CLmVJvli-TtKeLg91-SsiI2Qrv4mZLZs1v0Comi8vz14uuEB2Wfw9gVMInvThyaNl4kEgcb7j8olB7YRIYHrBi1sXdMqm9UEpCiu2YWbQ_XABqxcRxckFhG1vn8lcNGdFf62Fc/s320/DSC01415.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Public realm works on Byres Road, at junction with Church Street</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErXFVkndY3VpqWeB9jLEFrOXuN7SUjguJeLyvg7aMBKoLuCW33EclHUpNAYixOmk5B6CZWNGelyoYB3se3RusZZhpd7t1Gk_npr-PziyPigcaL3fzID1w_Ouu-wNGK1C7nMJ7WeIxyclYG1zR1H2GVQ4tMxMFCUbilAVCXFAWEVJlS631YKEXe4wwQCw/s5152/DSC01419.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErXFVkndY3VpqWeB9jLEFrOXuN7SUjguJeLyvg7aMBKoLuCW33EclHUpNAYixOmk5B6CZWNGelyoYB3se3RusZZhpd7t1Gk_npr-PziyPigcaL3fzID1w_Ouu-wNGK1C7nMJ7WeIxyclYG1zR1H2GVQ4tMxMFCUbilAVCXFAWEVJlS631YKEXe4wwQCw/s320/DSC01419.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Public realm works at Church Street</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Funded by Glasgow City Region City Deal, the works on this section of Byres Road are expected to be completed by Summer of 2024.</span></div><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-69199156761471053122023-09-22T11:39:00.002-07:002023-09-22T11:39:58.113-07:00University Staff's long-running dispute over pay <p><span style="font-family: arial;">On Tuesday 19th September, I stood in solidarity with University of Glasgow's staff on strike for fair pay deal. Striking is always the last resort. The last thing that staff want to do is harm students' education.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzI171eMWWquUyHmWa8XtkFnPvkbwAyBEf_4cGu0qAsuNEGZ4SsI90E2XPQOPFsDwHWh-K5tY_qw1QvdwzpNgw585errCzEsAl1kEZo9plJpSJU9mOP6iiv3IaQ-Hm4thsoBOY_5bzFfj2B1FY4zpnkbriJ1AQfPEq6D9o4EkNMugjSre9EGOaQ412SDY/s5152/DSC01449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzI171eMWWquUyHmWa8XtkFnPvkbwAyBEf_4cGu0qAsuNEGZ4SsI90E2XPQOPFsDwHWh-K5tY_qw1QvdwzpNgw585errCzEsAl1kEZo9plJpSJU9mOP6iiv3IaQ-Hm4thsoBOY_5bzFfj2B1FY4zpnkbriJ1AQfPEq6D9o4EkNMugjSre9EGOaQ412SDY/s320/DSC01449.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;">At the main gate of the University of Glasgow</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtrbBi1e4gPfUq6JA48LXA67CCkQaT7Ud1CV_LspBB4BJnzKseKecRNvEEHHNTzeaDvlL2v0MmI5ADb3_SDFYEo-8_QivIF7x3SI8wEGEC0chbVyneqjQvtm3oBvMcJCFdMQMx-KS39xOmqEBiELPcGdtmXTBwnbQBhR7aorNKHX_K4bGp8T9U9OithQ/s5152/DSC01453.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtrbBi1e4gPfUq6JA48LXA67CCkQaT7Ud1CV_LspBB4BJnzKseKecRNvEEHHNTzeaDvlL2v0MmI5ADb3_SDFYEo-8_QivIF7x3SI8wEGEC0chbVyneqjQvtm3oBvMcJCFdMQMx-KS39xOmqEBiELPcGdtmXTBwnbQBhR7aorNKHX_K4bGp8T9U9OithQ/s320/DSC01453.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UCU Banner at the Strike</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIn9wpmFMbHjbtl_N-2zkSnAcO-4Id1eGoJvTmJr7WPihslJSTZPPpEh3lD-QnQCATFNBLkVw9d3wobNbGaSNMgIMt4QK2Wba-cAoUH74d4ksb3jCGv2PazV6NdkLWhw3ojEbN-xzArBfEaeC9CB-vUpmMnJirATaoSSR63P_q695-_slRyPQ0fQrLslQ/s5152/DSC01452.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIn9wpmFMbHjbtl_N-2zkSnAcO-4Id1eGoJvTmJr7WPihslJSTZPPpEh3lD-QnQCATFNBLkVw9d3wobNbGaSNMgIMt4QK2Wba-cAoUH74d4ksb3jCGv2PazV6NdkLWhw3ojEbN-xzArBfEaeC9CB-vUpmMnJirATaoSSR63P_q695-_slRyPQ0fQrLslQ/s320/DSC01452.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;">Strikers outside the University of Glasgow's Library</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">From speaking with staff, it is clear that they have experienced a massive real terms pay cut relative to inflation over the last 14 years. Due to the cost of living crisis and increased bills, they are unable to live on the money offered by employers. </span></div><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-39917342246859949912023-09-07T12:44:00.005-07:002023-09-09T01:14:09.490-07:00Tree felling at Wyndford Flats<span style="font-family: arial;">Yesterday, I was contacted about the felling of trees within the Wyndford Housing Estate. Residents was shocked by the cutting down of several trees at Invershin Drive between 2-5pm on Wednesday 6th September. Today, I visited to check on the trees.</span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS7wIzNewX7DOsDyR7bBNk_Z5rvA0bMT_MHEwT2OZVq5iAw8R40xSHVrEv_FeNRxgVahR0NA4dMOqC3BeyMHzUbPWbWZofmA0GdBvVCeIIAju1WF1qVNLqO1C55je8Fe9ELp845imU90EoY2c6C3dDyNc4cX4WeoMp4rY3yi27zMVPLbr9-yPx18_ZKtc/s5152/DSC01260.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS7wIzNewX7DOsDyR7bBNk_Z5rvA0bMT_MHEwT2OZVq5iAw8R40xSHVrEv_FeNRxgVahR0NA4dMOqC3BeyMHzUbPWbWZofmA0GdBvVCeIIAju1WF1qVNLqO1C55je8Fe9ELp845imU90EoY2c6C3dDyNc4cX4WeoMp4rY3yi27zMVPLbr9-yPx18_ZKtc/s320/DSC01260.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Heras fencing surrounding 120 Wyndford Road and where 3 Lime trees felled.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_-1ARJmklRIljP2MyJ0RurVb3nja87jOHUYLWt2iBImxPAhwRXw7huAw0y0cGW6ghqf_RSV9DlBlluOLDeOuO9eZNrBRg6bgBlophSlDXV82SdSdZ6F5Z2MnSDY0OrPMzhPdN3Kq533g5YgJ_Y6s9KzVR9jvPjqNnecw8uxTPArPc53TM5Sg5D1WYCg/s5152/DSC01261.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_-1ARJmklRIljP2MyJ0RurVb3nja87jOHUYLWt2iBImxPAhwRXw7huAw0y0cGW6ghqf_RSV9DlBlluOLDeOuO9eZNrBRg6bgBlophSlDXV82SdSdZ6F5Z2MnSDY0OrPMzhPdN3Kq533g5YgJ_Y6s9KzVR9jvPjqNnecw8uxTPArPc53TM5Sg5D1WYCg/w277-h208/DSC01261.JPG" width="277" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In May 2023, I visited and took photos of these 3 Lime trees.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_TGwALXxXDH8jTJx5HYXY_V9WQYrbJD6HkTsGmX-Qc8iKtD3iIq9xyYJ7YhT925747mlbWw3c3zqwJHh3VRdoHQ-4Xo9HJpD4LQacT3miESJsIneOR7wLICz-Q_09LM46Z2oDMny9IoB2OhjwQCoAkcplaRqR2RCJgEgPkHDQjqwx_XiiKrmzHjxA5A/s5152/DSC08950.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_TGwALXxXDH8jTJx5HYXY_V9WQYrbJD6HkTsGmX-Qc8iKtD3iIq9xyYJ7YhT925747mlbWw3c3zqwJHh3VRdoHQ-4Xo9HJpD4LQacT3miESJsIneOR7wLICz-Q_09LM46Z2oDMny9IoB2OhjwQCoAkcplaRqR2RCJgEgPkHDQjqwx_XiiKrmzHjxA5A/s320/DSC08950.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The felling of these trees has taken place when the proposal for demolition of the 4 Wyndford flats (151, 171, 191 and 120 Wyndford Road) is subject to a Judicial Review. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a Judicial Review of a decision by Glasgow City Council that an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required for the proposed demolition. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I would not expect any site works to be appropriate whilst the outcome of the Judicial Review is awaited.</span></div>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-55900421003601048952023-08-26T13:35:00.002-07:002023-08-26T13:37:23.274-07:00Resurfacing of Great Western Road<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thankfully, the road markings have been reinstated on Great Western Road between Bank Street and Byres Road. The road marking were provided after the resurfacing of this section of the roadway by the council's contractors.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi68XuJvu331OvB9C_xbxQ-6HYmEoTQnJ6xR_DxtUb8U8N3EO8uBgToguVypNdhKH_u8tEpb3sDpAezlGaranU5E7GQ9RTt3l-AhGFPxPkBgru7igK02rZvNjY28v1_PVu13ezG1c7033O2ORQsqVnE7kUTXFza85K_CFHYm_Ud_JRGDhK7aGLwQCZjMEg/s5152/DSC00783.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi68XuJvu331OvB9C_xbxQ-6HYmEoTQnJ6xR_DxtUb8U8N3EO8uBgToguVypNdhKH_u8tEpb3sDpAezlGaranU5E7GQ9RTt3l-AhGFPxPkBgru7igK02rZvNjY28v1_PVu13ezG1c7033O2ORQsqVnE7kUTXFza85K_CFHYm_Ud_JRGDhK7aGLwQCZjMEg/w396-h297/DSC00783.JPG" width="396" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;">View of road markings at bottom of Hilllead Steps.</div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Many local businesses were requiring the road lining works to support their deliveries. This road surfacing was identified as a priority in the council's road assets management report.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-81690602131922359222023-08-26T13:23:00.002-07:002023-08-26T13:39:23.897-07:00Flowers to enjoy at Woodlands Community Garden<p><span style="font-family: arial;">On Thursday 24th August, I enjoyed spending time in Woodlands Community Garden. It is a beautiful place where you can relax and stop for a break.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQcHFIpmicsxNtjF-CKLa6Wrj1ZUjShA-hxa9KEsFlLVNIpYHIeDC0DH-ephslqciI2fCOLOwaRuAspxe2NfqvpgUxf0FijjqvCPGUf95PqsnsFtfGkKqvnJED504k6YQAQkmEdpubSUYxB3BgqvK2o7xCrVC7icE_CyMyoMBOw3BwUnHCu3NhAATnS4/s5152/DSC01146.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQcHFIpmicsxNtjF-CKLa6Wrj1ZUjShA-hxa9KEsFlLVNIpYHIeDC0DH-ephslqciI2fCOLOwaRuAspxe2NfqvpgUxf0FijjqvCPGUf95PqsnsFtfGkKqvnJED504k6YQAQkmEdpubSUYxB3BgqvK2o7xCrVC7icE_CyMyoMBOw3BwUnHCu3NhAATnS4/s320/DSC01146.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;">View of raised beds that are full of flowers</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDtcgMKnQm97To1wAHvp8lUxtgg9JNB-cITf7Lq1gp-iOAB-4bgGvw3c-YwJPTypD4xDomhxw0ice-__i8Ulva6-oZXXgnX-JVyw40nPQLHR_Gsmj0TOdNdWpzN4L95M3f0rpL6CjKlwQMyMg0mcwY2TFCmJkJg9csg5JA5F0SzMmG2_om6V79VFG5pI/s5152/DSC01143.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDtcgMKnQm97To1wAHvp8lUxtgg9JNB-cITf7Lq1gp-iOAB-4bgGvw3c-YwJPTypD4xDomhxw0ice-__i8Ulva6-oZXXgnX-JVyw40nPQLHR_Gsmj0TOdNdWpzN4L95M3f0rpL6CjKlwQMyMg0mcwY2TFCmJkJg9csg5JA5F0SzMmG2_om6V79VFG5pI/s320/DSC01143.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This garden is a productive space with people using raised beds to grow fruit, flowers and vegetables for their families. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5eSK9EUue-HNUtjW3BS3_bGfXiOm0h8fuRM95kCU6mklr5xdg5LQgb8eGBN7fLCv91LC1IoaFLG2LzwvYOlr0nrxq6lZ7rzjrLLMYNyDMzMVn1lfyO3BPQ8t-CM11qsTtK1-g21yXs4X58K_wcnW7m-NKYWfcCU7I9yNNHhNeGxoMohCDK1SQJuJzjQ/s5152/DSC01152.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5eSK9EUue-HNUtjW3BS3_bGfXiOm0h8fuRM95kCU6mklr5xdg5LQgb8eGBN7fLCv91LC1IoaFLG2LzwvYOlr0nrxq6lZ7rzjrLLMYNyDMzMVn1lfyO3BPQ8t-CM11qsTtK1-g21yXs4X58K_wcnW7m-NKYWfcCU7I9yNNHhNeGxoMohCDK1SQJuJzjQ/s320/DSC01152.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">The memorial bench for Esther Brown.</span></div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">There are several benches within the garden where you can sit to appreciate this amazing greenspace. if you want to meet other people in Woodlands, there are gardening sessions and social events advertised on the garden's noticeboard.</span></p></div>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-16156303132819408522023-08-26T12:57:00.002-07:002023-08-26T13:03:25.506-07:00Scottish Fire & Rescue Services Operational Changes 2023-2024<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 12pt; outline: none;">We have to protect our Scottish Fire & Rescue Services. Specifically, I object to the removal of the </span><span style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 12pt; outline: none;">Maryhill Fire Station's 2nd Pump which is located within the Hillhead Ward that I have been elected to represent.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></p><p class="yiv2552927511x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This area is a growing, densely populated community which includes significant student housing accommodation, tenemental flats, multi-storey flats, many historic listed buildings at risk, higher education institutions (University of Glasgow, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland), local schools, community health facilities, hotels, B&Bs, and main high streets (Byres Road, Great Western Road, Woodlands Road). Recently, it has helped in hosting the cycling championships and is a focus for visitors/tourists to Glasgow. It is bounded by the Forth and Clyde Canal and is cut through by the River Kelvin.</span></span></p><p class="yiv2552927511x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></p><p class="yiv2552927511x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There is a significant risk from surface water flooding, climate change impacts, and wildfires as well as fire raising, accidental fires in tenement flats or multi storeys, and serious road accidents across the area which can require a response from Scottish Fire & Rescue Service. With an aging, vulnerable population, home safety fire visits are crucial.</span></span></p><p class="yiv2552927511x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></p><p class="yiv2552927511x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I appreciate the difficult financial climate but I hope that additional funding can be secured to protect the vital frontline provision of Scottish Fire & Rescue Service.</span></span></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-63511691462759467522023-07-30T03:07:00.005-07:002023-07-30T03:10:45.420-07:00Flytipping at Burnbank Terrace and Seamore Street<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Yesterday, I supported residents to clean up flytipping within the Burnbank Terrace and Seamore Street area. There is ongoing concern about the dumping of items that could be recycled including cardboard and furniture. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUQ9yqjvuSEU3MHPaGQfLecejnidoizVRP-joyKy_AgqjejyQ61heq-Rgt2iBXJ_c1Ri-2Q0GeI8TeprAy9t2OE6ou5dAKJKS9X8gVoyKjavxIzL4tkim0g2s0JLl2ZL7Kw-dUv0rjrZLBGSYe_uz0F5OGgmIYe885CPnNnQVMtSzHRUHDcbL-Yet9Nc/s5152/DSC00665.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUQ9yqjvuSEU3MHPaGQfLecejnidoizVRP-joyKy_AgqjejyQ61heq-Rgt2iBXJ_c1Ri-2Q0GeI8TeprAy9t2OE6ou5dAKJKS9X8gVoyKjavxIzL4tkim0g2s0JLl2ZL7Kw-dUv0rjrZLBGSYe_uz0F5OGgmIYe885CPnNnQVMtSzHRUHDcbL-Yet9Nc/s320/DSC00665.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;">Items gathered as part of the clean up</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">More households items could be recycled and donated to charities rather than dumped in the street to create an eyesore and public health issues. There are many charity shops within Great Western Road and Byres Road who would welcome items to help raise funds for their good causes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Many thanks to the residents and council services who assist in cleaning up the flytipping in our streets. </div></span><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-12606402355687162342023-07-30T02:59:00.005-07:002023-07-30T02:59:53.912-07:00Vital role of Woodside Leisure Centre<p><span style="font-family: arial;">There is a vital role for Woodside Leisure Centre at Braid Square in providing access to swimming pool, fitness studio and gym facilities for local residents and wider community. It has a Victorian pool and it is the oldest swimming baths in Glasgow.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizn3jvFaaeRWVADlUIZDH06oos4VUlGOwRFIVOK14spFVSkpLC-b5bhN7Lq-gHnrwdzqsppkhilYvBmdPovat67Tmd81cDiSYRLdFJ3ZkUqKsbQl8_cjo7d00Aefj3MzXmB9fTAk-SEnRe2nDi7KZrrHRFSzeC38khvkJElh3Z8A9AfMZcJfjI9R-xNZY/s5152/DSC00729.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizn3jvFaaeRWVADlUIZDH06oos4VUlGOwRFIVOK14spFVSkpLC-b5bhN7Lq-gHnrwdzqsppkhilYvBmdPovat67Tmd81cDiSYRLdFJ3ZkUqKsbQl8_cjo7d00Aefj3MzXmB9fTAk-SEnRe2nDi7KZrrHRFSzeC38khvkJElh3Z8A9AfMZcJfjI9R-xNZY/s320/DSC00729.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">View of Woodside Leisure Centre / Glasgow Club North Woodside</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhV0k6udpialVkHcGwJam8HXJ29W8AKpX-bvO1Z1yzNDruvdTNNEHGuVzcBwbppJPd7L0ae0mPKmQxGrvUY0ipzoxNmxLDKTEWZLXGwA5P4SDBBqRrOEaXSJiE8yfmG5HksN7n_WnIKWDQ3RimdhwmMj5Se3N9oerRq1pRt95r-iSLg47oHmEDmNIVGHQ/s5152/DSC00732.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhV0k6udpialVkHcGwJam8HXJ29W8AKpX-bvO1Z1yzNDruvdTNNEHGuVzcBwbppJPd7L0ae0mPKmQxGrvUY0ipzoxNmxLDKTEWZLXGwA5P4SDBBqRrOEaXSJiE8yfmG5HksN7n_WnIKWDQ3RimdhwmMj5Se3N9oerRq1pRt95r-iSLg47oHmEDmNIVGHQ/s320/DSC00732.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;">The opening hours are Monday to Friday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJ4j2ubOLE1JxZOr0VXAUxN68h-_TLvt0pD4XJMyhbu7uqoULnJSQkNl3A4dmfesQyk__i_VcjX06r8L3bKnYtapZHuIiW6eqH251fMsd_Z6QF-2xJHTNhNRZb_K6_zuEIpnKiVRBxrvpYQI3Tsbf3KbnQYwVSpXvtmaYEu937USLcoBAC0o2Zxngoms/s5152/DSC00731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJ4j2ubOLE1JxZOr0VXAUxN68h-_TLvt0pD4XJMyhbu7uqoULnJSQkNl3A4dmfesQyk__i_VcjX06r8L3bKnYtapZHuIiW6eqH251fMsd_Z6QF-2xJHTNhNRZb_K6_zuEIpnKiVRBxrvpYQI3Tsbf3KbnQYwVSpXvtmaYEu937USLcoBAC0o2Zxngoms/s320/DSC00731.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are also free swimming lessons available on Mondays, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ongoing support and investment is needed in the staff and services provided by <span style="text-align: center;">Woodside Leisure Centre to promote the health and wellbeing of the local community. </span></span></div><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-70308838964849490492023-07-30T02:42:00.002-07:002023-07-30T03:09:41.907-07:00Woodside Viaduct Update<p><span style="font-family: arial;">From Friday 21st July, e</span><span style="font-family: arial;">ssential works on A804 Phoenix Road as part of the repairs to M8 Woodside Viaducts J16-18 are underway. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">A full road closure of the </span><span style="font-family: arial;">A804 Phoenix Road for vehicles is required to complete permanent bridge repairs.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwZyvLWy0ujpruVp4We-DOLRagFMmj_1tbB1wTgLgJlNhtSwlVBTMu6tOMULirnlNQCtvKUqIJmS-tfQVFrbrrqNKWNBphvy1ZCHbIydfjY_WCXGXX5e4iNxAd5vvuJ6DrC86k4qSIj8SvfkQqGrxvQOdf3rG0ZTGRlDx0WYVuwS7aaw8TEjnZ5RG0lw/s5152/DSC00667.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwZyvLWy0ujpruVp4We-DOLRagFMmj_1tbB1wTgLgJlNhtSwlVBTMu6tOMULirnlNQCtvKUqIJmS-tfQVFrbrrqNKWNBphvy1ZCHbIydfjY_WCXGXX5e4iNxAd5vvuJ6DrC86k4qSIj8SvfkQqGrxvQOdf3rG0ZTGRlDx0WYVuwS7aaw8TEjnZ5RG0lw/w320-h240/DSC00667.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;">Road closure signage at junction of Phoenix Road and St, Georges Road</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmmPpOen9oSZWf1uFAZ7ioGw5-vrMhqMSs6Jh72Vq_IKRKA7nMmtrO41LJHIG1De6V6uMKMOCPRUdv36Y4RuUk7hf-5M-i-lTgOBG6CoqTY1DSjTH6nDeMhcLlh1uaYpQbjJ7OF2FakvX5g8ip5jLL0DGmLC0bHc9CI2JcvQZFYyX18qTDk6kln2lig7s/s5152/DSC00675.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmmPpOen9oSZWf1uFAZ7ioGw5-vrMhqMSs6Jh72Vq_IKRKA7nMmtrO41LJHIG1De6V6uMKMOCPRUdv36Y4RuUk7hf-5M-i-lTgOBG6CoqTY1DSjTH6nDeMhcLlh1uaYpQbjJ7OF2FakvX5g8ip5jLL0DGmLC0bHc9CI2JcvQZFYyX18qTDk6kln2lig7s/s320/DSC00675.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Access routes for pedestrians and cyclists has been maintained.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VdFibEDC2nREHUbeB1X9xW4rbGVFOYilCUrIGpR0PtCRYHpBMXXk8FpEPRxQBB8UdxWcs5alkKWqYmq5rj0yYwzlIWWGlzm4Jvk0pIbjapq4KhUhMv2B2wq53r9k67y4Wcb8wPq5O4XsAy4_iV6PVrdy8m5HoeD1k7EptsLqZ6WQdoemAoLkImj0s10/s5152/DSC00692.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VdFibEDC2nREHUbeB1X9xW4rbGVFOYilCUrIGpR0PtCRYHpBMXXk8FpEPRxQBB8UdxWcs5alkKWqYmq5rj0yYwzlIWWGlzm4Jvk0pIbjapq4KhUhMv2B2wq53r9k67y4Wcb8wPq5O4XsAy4_iV6PVrdy8m5HoeD1k7EptsLqZ6WQdoemAoLkImj0s10/s320/DSC00692.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Information provided to residents has advised that the road closure will be maintained until further notice. Emergency service access will not maintained while this closure is in place and therefore, emergency vehicles will be required to use the diversion routes as sign posted.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Traffic congestion and air pollution levels in surrounding streets of Garscube Road, St. Georges Road and Maryhill Road are ongoing concerns for residents and visitors to the area. </div></span><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-65400303394522573082023-06-29T13:10:00.003-07:002023-06-29T13:10:55.290-07:00Road safety concerns at University Avenue<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There are ongoing road safety concerns for pedestrians when they are crossing at University Avenue due to speeding vehicles, illegal parking and vehicles going through red lights.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCe3OtamF3UHBddEmkj6L0kl94Uksbcrw98xgMRHhKqIqipLWA3VQMrTi0cUaicYNRazVfTEeSBjxtOkd3Hrdu1ElriBwXwIv9ymLxnWMe_dk_pt6YRQiugmT0thjXEONFF7VQ_ZxBJ96Lj8j4QYRFdKH5PBLvHJkNjTGTlWYLP7wreuxqQvnv_JtGkA/s5152/DSC09504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCe3OtamF3UHBddEmkj6L0kl94Uksbcrw98xgMRHhKqIqipLWA3VQMrTi0cUaicYNRazVfTEeSBjxtOkd3Hrdu1ElriBwXwIv9ymLxnWMe_dk_pt6YRQiugmT0thjXEONFF7VQ_ZxBJ96Lj8j4QYRFdKH5PBLvHJkNjTGTlWYLP7wreuxqQvnv_JtGkA/s320/DSC09504.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pedestrian crossing at Oakfield Avenue</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8cHx_khYA0EbFeRVQkKc_1GzdH7dCXFsAtOKBBJM86qVSVMr7wKuqOLHJwBMrU8pO6aYjZi7Chuhxp-ywCmWONxjZTjVrwbF1jvPYx9-76L4g_-evcLQQT763B4y4qW2K0VIK0ingoCYv4GIwGT48ZWPdxCbjgLx7b68vw9PEu0JiU1dAvMBVW1ScKTE/s5152/DSC09503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8cHx_khYA0EbFeRVQkKc_1GzdH7dCXFsAtOKBBJM86qVSVMr7wKuqOLHJwBMrU8pO6aYjZi7Chuhxp-ywCmWONxjZTjVrwbF1jvPYx9-76L4g_-evcLQQT763B4y4qW2K0VIK0ingoCYv4GIwGT48ZWPdxCbjgLx7b68vw9PEu0JiU1dAvMBVW1ScKTE/s320/DSC09503.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">View of the intersection of Kelvin Way with University Avenue</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpl4kUaZlsTdmXrr3WDlfDb-kuhdMYTAEDPzeCRhig7Q7Qg8hMytYB4pKGISMGZNdQOiVCgQWbJJBQRRrr6Hm7y99b2V7Ze0uCGf10Hs4PMBJSZTJCPrjLBXme4P5FN4SecFxwYFLrbeZb7qKsY4GLtQoSbsuVmO-PqGrbAZqcbEPc30jE1TuFZCLZFww/s5152/DSC09505.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpl4kUaZlsTdmXrr3WDlfDb-kuhdMYTAEDPzeCRhig7Q7Qg8hMytYB4pKGISMGZNdQOiVCgQWbJJBQRRrr6Hm7y99b2V7Ze0uCGf10Hs4PMBJSZTJCPrjLBXme4P5FN4SecFxwYFLrbeZb7qKsY4GLtQoSbsuVmO-PqGrbAZqcbEPc30jE1TuFZCLZFww/s320/DSC09505.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Pedestrian crossing at junction of Bank Street</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It has been requested that this area is redesigned to slow down vehicles and prioritise pedestrians and cyclists, especially 600 children attending the local primary school and nursery.</span></div><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-35451417868554740512023-06-19T00:59:00.006-07:002023-06-19T01:05:06.354-07:00Flash flooding on Byres Road<p><span style="font-family: arial;">On Friday 16th June, there was a heavy thunderstorm which caused flash flooding. I observed a river running down Byres Road at its peak.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBiqK_3mcqbFPe6z_4mxezXQgc-UDE3hg0t6hJ4wtyIHtP1mgVTaKVy3xcBpohbMX_IPhzcfAZVDZpWlDlRLirD1Xh1TJf8WdqjodnQedLfYm0eBEA3gC4aLxHDbeqvHR9biAbl-lUrUFfdSr7F-kaPf_nmxy81B9TNuhMUa9Wlt-mC7MmmmzBsqmnRw/s5152/DSC09441.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBiqK_3mcqbFPe6z_4mxezXQgc-UDE3hg0t6hJ4wtyIHtP1mgVTaKVy3xcBpohbMX_IPhzcfAZVDZpWlDlRLirD1Xh1TJf8WdqjodnQedLfYm0eBEA3gC4aLxHDbeqvHR9biAbl-lUrUFfdSr7F-kaPf_nmxy81B9TNuhMUa9Wlt-mC7MmmmzBsqmnRw/s320/DSC09441.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">At junction of Byres Road and Cresswell Street</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmMd_plGN7OzbO4F1HqwUr_r-3PygueFsw3jMug5rsH_lzHB-lDlLIKa143iR6WrQGHRYJas2w2eIxkjqKsSjdW9Oct4q6RYZI2-zo8Pz0e7UtNrB1e1OmAaHP5je045a0AuDqV19z9rMROmNFF0A5iiN7KWreT3kjEoqFdiqSEh8zrkqGhB0NWCQZLo/s5152/DSC09445.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmMd_plGN7OzbO4F1HqwUr_r-3PygueFsw3jMug5rsH_lzHB-lDlLIKa143iR6WrQGHRYJas2w2eIxkjqKsSjdW9Oct4q6RYZI2-zo8Pz0e7UtNrB1e1OmAaHP5je045a0AuDqV19z9rMROmNFF0A5iiN7KWreT3kjEoqFdiqSEh8zrkqGhB0NWCQZLo/s320/DSC09445.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">On Byres Road between Cresswell Street and Great George Street</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRMKL2VbXWI3encbfcInMtsrBrw0ErQ5FEJcHfElwvqXcfIXwfUqsZktHswxmIC3eQ1JwUXlgfsZA8GENmPmtdCJjyQQ-T-FYelBJy9GYa3Q6YXtCCIXXj9vjK0f7ypHs0r9KM26nt_YsOoOf4A57ut5uLUmE21tqi9U2qi_bqsCMMByDsRHhZgbZPo8/s5152/DSC09430.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRMKL2VbXWI3encbfcInMtsrBrw0ErQ5FEJcHfElwvqXcfIXwfUqsZktHswxmIC3eQ1JwUXlgfsZA8GENmPmtdCJjyQQ-T-FYelBJy9GYa3Q6YXtCCIXXj9vjK0f7ypHs0r9KM26nt_YsOoOf4A57ut5uLUmE21tqi9U2qi_bqsCMMByDsRHhZgbZPo8/s320/DSC09430.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">At junction of Great George Street and Byres Road</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE95W2o10TVIcvSdW49SZMe1E-C843Bl-5oHAgnvdrp0qYsJ9O5KJKLP2Ll2IJk1YzI7BcdzdNrCQ0STpwIMOwQO6GtzRNMJRYUgv3MfzIV7bUVVkQr_GxCwsYxPnGfeIQ5koJLi_vidcJX_5y178WznNIYZHY_Fingi8bTEEq5lhZtzuS7cbjjYR-lMk/s5152/DSC09450.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE95W2o10TVIcvSdW49SZMe1E-C843Bl-5oHAgnvdrp0qYsJ9O5KJKLP2Ll2IJk1YzI7BcdzdNrCQ0STpwIMOwQO6GtzRNMJRYUgv3MfzIV7bUVVkQr_GxCwsYxPnGfeIQ5koJLi_vidcJX_5y178WznNIYZHY_Fingi8bTEEq5lhZtzuS7cbjjYR-lMk/s320/DSC09450.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Surface water outside the Curler's Rest</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am very concerned about the risk of some businesses being flooded during these heavy thunderstorms. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Information on flood risk can be found on the website of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA): </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/flooding">https://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/flooding</a></span><span style="font-family: arial;">.</span></div>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905558450153492759.post-72870689489494770252023-06-18T15:39:00.008-07:002023-06-19T01:03:50.500-07:00Upgraded traffic signal on Maryhill Road<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This month, the pedestrian crossing and traffic signals on Maryhill Road at the Maryhill Fire Station have been upgraded by the council. This investment supports road safety improvements in the area. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrD3wJcqyl75wd00KMGhnA6a_vQA_97FZLFRYif_bB9117VS8JvjPrkbTV2I-dPI-9Bv3L8qa8_dnrSQvoQHvXemHS6zr4UWFrueDTXKEMn1CffPk43sKZr8ZtgL30znAk3P1wuJEOJrs4mTnE4vbK41lGcpvKhINX-H0ruUnGXPi4tnLR1cmrlZUJ/s5152/DSC09481.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrD3wJcqyl75wd00KMGhnA6a_vQA_97FZLFRYif_bB9117VS8JvjPrkbTV2I-dPI-9Bv3L8qa8_dnrSQvoQHvXemHS6zr4UWFrueDTXKEMn1CffPk43sKZr8ZtgL30znAk3P1wuJEOJrs4mTnE4vbK41lGcpvKhINX-H0ruUnGXPi4tnLR1cmrlZUJ/s320/DSC09481.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Upgraded t</span><span style="font-family: arial;">raffic signal and pedestrian crossing on Maryhill Road</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl0yETGZz8ZKET0kXP69X_7OfjLtoZH_2gKB2HSxHSlmadjumycCbrFiyauf-BOwTFgOfagit20t-lwtxrT6LfV4ToTIfRqU5c8f0Xuw2O5XyTi1XWvpwYShXaBeUvhC0coZw7bdrY8SRTAvg3s0y4hNQvN0PogYINXu-qAG46w-y_Vt9h1eckItss/s5152/DSC09484.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl0yETGZz8ZKET0kXP69X_7OfjLtoZH_2gKB2HSxHSlmadjumycCbrFiyauf-BOwTFgOfagit20t-lwtxrT6LfV4ToTIfRqU5c8f0Xuw2O5XyTi1XWvpwYShXaBeUvhC0coZw7bdrY8SRTAvg3s0y4hNQvN0PogYINXu-qAG46w-y_Vt9h1eckItss/s320/DSC09484.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The crossing is well used by students walking between Murano Student Village and the University of Glasgow. This upgrade will also benefit families in the catchment area of the North Kelvinside Primary. Some children will walk over this crossing on their way to and from the school each day.</span><p></p>ScottishGreenPartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855152385465508033noreply@blogger.com0