Bothwell Community Council

M8 M73 M74 MOTORWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – M74 WEEKEND CLOSURE

·         M74 WEEKEND CLOSURE J4 MARYVILLE TO J5 RAITH – 18 TO 21 NOVEMBER

2016

·         DEMOLITION OF BOTHWELLPARK ROAD BRIDGE OVER M74 BETWEEN RAITH J5

AND BOTHWELL SERVICES

Scottish Roads Partnership is responsible for completing the M8 M73 M74

Motorway Improvements Project on behalf of Transport Scotland.

We are writing to inform you of a full closure of the M74 between Junction 4

Maryville and Junction 5 Raith, scheduled for a weekend in November – from

8pm on Friday 18th November to 6am on Monday 21 November 2016 inclusive.

The weekend closure of the M74 is required to demolish Bothwellpark Road

Bridge, north of Junction 5, Raith and will result in significant disruption

to north and southbound traffic on the M74 on approach to the closure, as

well as on the surrounding local roads.

Major delays are expected on the diversion routes and road users are advised

to plan their journey. If possible, we are advising road users to AVOID the

surrounding area or use an alternative mode of transport.

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Dear Brighter Bothwell Volunteer, 

Great news from the Beautiful Scotland Award Ceremony in Aberdeen. 

You will be delighted to hear that the steady progress we have maintained over the last number of years has finally resulted in a GOLD award in the Beautiful Scotland Campaign!

We have once again come  ‘Best in Category’ in the Small Town Category.

To top it all we have been awarded the Keep Scotland Beautiful discretionary award, presented to the entrant that demonstrates consistency, significant progress from the previous year, and particular commitment to the Beautiful Scotland campaign themes.

As an added bit of spice, Nicole,  one of our Brighter Bothwell sunflower girls was chosen as Page 1 Girl in the Award Ceremony programme.

When the truck arrives from Aberdeen with all our awards, trophies and photographs, these will go on display in Mario’s Post Office window for all to see.  And keep an eye on our website www.brighterbothwell.comand Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/brighterbothwell for more information. 

Awards such as these are not gained easily and are a tribute to the leadership and energy of Marjory our Chairperson, ably supported by you, our volunteers, who have each made your contribution in your various ways.

I think we may allow ourselves a moment to bask in the glow of our successes.  But not too long – the weeds don’t take time off! 

Congratulations should also be extended to our good neighbours Uddingston Pride who also won GOLD and the trophy for the best Urban Community.  Well done Uddingston! 

What a year!

Bill

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For the Attention of Residents living in Blantyre, Bothwell and Uddingston 

Please be aware that there is to be an event by Positive Communities on Thursday 15^th September at Asda, Blantyre between 12  and 4pm where residents of Blantyre, Bothwell and Uddingston  can go along to discuss local issues and concerns.   Representatives of various partners will be in attendance including Housing, Anti-social Investigation Team, Community Wardens, Mediation,  Fire and Rescue, Victim Support, Police Scotland and NHS Lanarkshire.

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Dear Bothwell Community Council,

I am writing to you from The Big Debate with Gordon Brewer, BBC Radio Scotland’s  version of the TV debate programme Question Time.

We are in Uddingston at the David Milne Centre for our weekly Friday lunchtime debate on Friday 20th May and we are looking for a lively audience to come along and join our live debate and though this might be of interest to your members.

I would be most grateful if you could circulate the below invite amongst Bothwell CC as well as family, friends, colleagues and anyone else you think might be interested in coming along.  And remember to apply yourself!

To apply email bigdebate@bbc.co.uk or phone 0141 422 7773

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Crofthead Park invitation to children poster (2) (1)

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Crofthead park Official opening poster (3)

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Raith .M8 info.

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