McMillan Welcomes Roads Response from Inverclyde Council

Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP) has welcomed the response letter he has received from Inverclyde Council in relation to the condition of the footways and road at Hilltop Crescent, Gourock.

Mr McMillan had contacted Inverclyde Council after receiving correspondence from a constituent at Hilltop Crescent who made Mr McMillan aware of their concerns about the condition of both the footways and road network. The constituent also attached a petition which was signed by over 25 households at Hilltop Crescent which argued that repairs are required to the footways and road.

In responding Inverclyde Council have stated, The footway will be placed on the proposed resurfacing programme as part of the 2012/2013 Capital Budget. A programme for substantial comprehensive patching will be promoted and targeted to be carried out as soon as resources are available.

Mr McMillan said;

“I am pleased with the response letter from Inverclyde Council that Hilltop Crescent in Gourock is to receive much needed repairs to the footways and road.

“I know from recently visiting the street that the works are necessary and I fully appreciate the concerns of all those constituents who signed the petition urging action to be taken.

“Therefore, I look forward to witnessing the resurfacing of the footways and the comprehensive patching on the road.”

McMillan Writes to Council Regarding Traffic Issues at Fore Street, Port Glasgow

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Tuesday) written to Inverclyde Council regarding the double yellow lines and dropped kerb at Fore Street, Port Glasgow.

Mr McMillan has been contacted by constituents, at a recent Port Glasgow Library surgery, who are angry that motorists are ignoring the double yellow lines and parking outside the pharmacy on Fore Street. Alongside this, a constituent, who is wheelchair bound, has made Mr McMillan aware that parking on the yellow lines at Fore Street is blocking access to the dropped kerb.

Mr McMillan said;

"I was contacted by a number of constituents at my surgery in Port Glasgow Library regarding motorists parking on the double yellow lines on Fore Street.

"I have since checked, first hand, and on Google maps to see the issue and their picture clearly highlights the problem as motorists are ignoring the restrictions and parking on the yellow lines.

"I have, therefore, raised the issue with Inverclyde Council and the Roads Department and asked for an investigation into the ignoring of the restriction and also whether a pedestrian crossing could be introduced at Fore Street."

Google map view of Fore Street, Port Glasgow (12th October 2010) -