Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP West of Scotland) and Ward 6 Councillor Gordan Low today (Friday) highlighted their support for residents in Bishopbriggs who may be affected by boundary changes at the next review. Mr McMillan and Councillor Low visited the area of Wallace Drive, Wallace Place and Wallace Gate to witness first hand, where under proposals in the Boundary Commission review, such houses may be removed from the East Dunbartonshire Council catchement area.
Councillor Low said;
"The residents of Wallace Drive, Wallace Place and Wallace Gate consciously chose to live in Bishopbriggs (either specifically moving into the area or moving from other areas of Bishopbriggs) to obtain the benefits of living in East Dunbartonshire.
"The changes being proposed by the Boundary Commission for Scotland will see those residents no longer remaining within the catchment area of East Dunbartonshire, which is unacceptable.
"As their local representative I entirely oppose the proposal of the Boundary Commission to move them to Glasgow."
Mr McMillan said;
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to support my colleague Councillor Low in his campaign to make sure those residents who currently live in Bishopbriggs remain so after any boundary changes.
"The constituents moved to the area for the benefits of living within East Dunbartonshire and this is where they wish to remain. I hope the Boundary Commission for Scotland will listen to local residents and elected representatives as they unanimously say we are against such changes."
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