Bishopbriggs Community Council wants to find out the views of local residents regarding the re-development of Bishopbriggs Town Centre. Please feel free to voice any concerns you may have, and equally any suggestions for facilities that could be included to ensure Bishopbriggs has a Town Centre which matches the high aspirations of its citizens.
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I read with interest the Article on the traffic problems at Bishopbriggs Cross and would like to make a couple of comments.
Firstly: Motorists are not "forced" to run red lights at the Cross. They do so because they are thoughtless, self-centred idiots who think the rules of the road do not apply to them.
Secondly:
With regard to the sequencing of the traffic lights surely the simplest solution is to alter the sequencing to four phase the same as it is at Colston Road. This would allow each of the four roads to move independently of each other thereby doing away with the need for filter lanes. Also a red light camera would put a stop to drivers running the lights.
I do not think that these drivers are being thoughtless as you say as their action calls for an assesment and a decision. The assesment being in terms of analysisng the risks and the decision being choosing to ignore the red light. Whilst I do not agree with this course of action it is, evidently, born out of frustration.
I wish people would stop parking outside the banks, chip shop and on the bus bay in Kirkintilloch Road at the cross. These people cause more congestion with their selfish behaviour. Of course, nothing is EVER done about it even thought they park on double yellow lines. A traffic warden here EVERY DAY soon recoup his salary. No one ever does anything about this and it happens DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE ROADS DEPARTMENT.
My view of the proposed re-development is that the whole project should be stopped in its tracks until a viable plan for traffic management is produced.
Our councillors need to get the message that we are fed up with life in a traffic jam.
As things stand, the proposals can only make matters worse, whereas the now vacant piece of ground could be part of a solution.
I have just read the community suggestions regarding replacing the sports hall at my old school and note with excitement that tennis receives several mentions. I am currently president of Bishopbriggs Tennis Club and believe that with funding as part of MUSE’s proposed development Bishopbriggs Tennis Club could be transformed into a thriving hub for the community. We have been part of the community since 1960 but despite our best efforts the club has fallen into disrepair in recent times. Our club currently can only open 6 months of the year (April to September) due to our surface being unsuitable for play during autumn and winter. Additionally, our courts regularly flood during rainfall events leaving them unplayable for several days. Previous promises of funding have come to nothing and we are now desperate for funding for new courts and a new clubhouse. We have huge potential to add value to the community culture in Bishopbriggs but without funding we will never realise this potential and are facing the very real prospect of going out of business. The opportunity exists to create a vibrant club for the community which can deliver for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. I feel that we are hugely deserving of funding, we have always been active in the community and delivered for young people through supporting both Bishopbriggs and Turnbull secondary schools as well as East Dunbartonshire’s Active Kids program but with the help of the council and local community we can do so much more. We have also had indications of support from local churches and youth groups. I have included a link to a more detailed document on the club website, outlining some of the reasons why we are the right fit for funding and what we as a club can achieve within the community if we were successful. http://www.bishopbriggstc.com Please take the time to read it and show your support for Bishopbriggs Tennis Club by leaving comments on this blog. Below are just a few of the things that we could achieve, if you wish to discuss anything with me contact me at president@bishopbriggstc.com and I’d be delighted to talk to you.
Project Objectives & Outcomes
With new all-weather savannah-grass courts, complete with floodlights, and a new clubhouse we would be able to:
• Open all year round and double the number of playable hours on court
• Allow our club to be wheelchair accessible
• Deliver for young people through the creation of a mini-tennis program and year round junior coaching program
• Deliver for young people through increasing the club’s involvement in East Dunbartonshire’s Active Schools program
• Deliver for young people by lowering entry age of membership to include all primary age children (present surface deemed unsuitable for children under 8)
• Tackle obesity and support the Scottish Executive’s Healthy Eating, Active Living campaign by encouraging young people to take part in physical activity
• Create a community tournament as party of Bishopbriggs Gala Day celebrations
• Increase club’s community outreach programme
• Create a meeting area useable by the whole community
• Create an adult coaching program for people
• Provide high quality tennis facilities that the community deserves
Thank you for taking the time to read this article and please support the future of tennis in Bishopbriggs,
Scott McLean
President, Bishopbriggs Tennis Club
I note Frank's comment.
I suppose that the Council's response might be that the development will make a financial contribution to the releif road which, in turn, will lead to a reduction in traffic. Then this reduction will be more than replaced by the increase in traffic caused by a new superstore.
Added to this the superstore will be completed before the releif road so instead of a short term 'relief' there will actually be short ( and long ) term pain.
Think again Council, Frank has a point.
As a member of Kenmure Church I know that local churches already have meeting areas which are available for hire and they would be delighted to have more people use them. Investing in a tennis club sounds like an excellent idea and would be much more beneficial to the community than additional meeting space. Our young people need more places to be able to take part in out of school activities.
I have read Scott's article above and agree completely with the comments he has made. Bishopbriggs tennis club has served the community well for 40 years, providing the opportunity for people to take part in tennis and improve their physical fitness. However i feel that the facilities are now dated and the club needs a cash injection to set it up to serve the community for the future. It is in an ideal position within the town centre and it would be a great pity if it was to be lost.
Bishopbriggs resident.
has any one got info on the new bus turning circal up at wester hill rd old Collins area and the buses that will still be used up to this area as i hope no cuts on bus services with this move
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