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COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS February 2024.

Please consider joining IWBCC and becoming a local community councillor – INVERKIP & WEMYSS BAY NEED YOUR HELP.

Check Inverclyde Council website for information about the upcoming CC Elections in February 2024 –  how to submit application to become a community Councillor etc (www.invclyde.gov.uk/ccelection) etc.

Deadline to submit nomination forms Wednesday 7 February 2024

Reach out to current CC members if you want to chat about IWBCC – we will be happy to tell you all about our experiences.

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ROADWORKS.

ESSENTIAL DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A78 AT WEMYSS BAY COMMENCES MONDAY 22ND JANUARY 2024  TO 16TH FEBRUARY 2024

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland as part of the Network Management Contract for the South-West Trunk Road Unit, are undertaking essential drainage improvements on the A78 Wemyss Bay (Shore Road – Wemyss Bay Road Junction).  

These drainage improvements form part of a wider package of improvement works for the area and will benefit around 11,700 vehicles using this route each day, by ensuring the continued safety and reliability of the road, while reducing the need for more extensive maintenance in the future.  

Between Monday 22nd January and Friday 16th February 2024, the following traffic management will be in operation on a 24/7 basis: 

  • 2- way temporary traffic lights on the A78 at Shore Road 
  • Full closure of Wemyss Bay Road at the junction with A78 Shore Road 

Works within this traffic management arrangement will take place during daytime hours only.  

During this time, local traffic wishing to access Wemyss Bay Road will follow a signed diversion route that will take road users along Kishorn Road, Lomond Road, Castle Road, Undercliff Road (Private), and Wemyss Bay Road (Private).Local access to affected properties will be maintained throughout the duration of works. 

Previous elements of improvements at this location since Autumn 2023 have included the widening of footways, improved and enhanced crossings at the Ardgowan Road junction, as well as the resurfacing of the mainline trunk road carriageway, carriageway surface patching at Knock Castle, and improved road linings on the A78. 

Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works. 

Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable. 

For media enquiries please contact Amey’s press office on 01865 713240 or by email: press.office@amey.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @SWTrunkRoads 

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ESSENTIAL VRS UPGRADES ON THE A8 BETWEEN WOODHALL AND LANGBANK COMMENCES MONDAY 15TH JANUARY 2024  

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking essential VRS upgrades on the A8 between Woodhall Roundabout and Langbank Roundabout from Monday 15th January and Friday 8th March 2024. Construction works will be undertaken during daylight hours. 

This scheme will benefit around 28,000 vehicles using this route each day, by improving the condition of the carriageway and reducing the need for more extensive maintenance in the future. 

The work will be carried out using 24hour offside lane closures and a temporary 50mph speed limit will be in place for the duration of the work. We thank road users for their patience and co-operation while this essential work takes place.  

Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works. 

Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable. 
A free Road Work Alerts service is available from our website: https://swtrunkroads.scot/roadwork-alerts/ An email address is all that is required to sign up for the service. 

For media enquiries please contact Amey’s press office on 01865 713240 or by email: press.office@amey.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @SWTrunkRoads 

Letter from the Post Office.

We’re writing to let you know about the start of a new Mobile Van Service. This van will be operated by the postmaster from Johnstone Post Office, stopping in various locations of which at least one is in your representation area.

For further information and to let us have your views, please visit our Consultation Hub via the link below:

Consultation Hub – Johnstone Mobile Service PA5 8AA

It would be helpful if you could share this link through your social media channels and with any local groups or organisations within the community to help our customers and your constituents understand what is happening.

Customer information materials will also be available locally.

postoffice.co.uk 

Inverkip Post Office Mobile service
Local Authority Car Park Next to Sainsbury’s Local
Main Street
Inverkip
Greenock
PA16 0FZ
Opening times
Monday 13:30 – 14:30
Thursday 13:15 – 14:15
Services
A range of Post Office products and services will be
available.
Access
There is a step into the Mobile vehicle with an
electronic tailgate available to facilitate easy access
for wheelchair users and those with disabilities.
Parking
Parking is available close to where the Mobile van will
be parked.
Getting there
This Post Office service is located approximately 450 metres away from previous Inverkip
branch, along varied terrain.

Wemyss Bay Post Office Mobile Service
Car Park Outside SPAR Store
Ardgowan Road
Wemyss Bay
PA18 6AT
Opening times
Monday 11:45 – 12:45
Thursday 11:30 – 12:30
Services
A range of Post Office products and services will be
available.
Access
There is a step into the Mobile vehicle with an
electronic tailgate available to facilitate easy access
for wheelchair users and those with disabilities.
Parking
Parking is available close to where the Mobile van will
be parked.
Getting there
This Post Office service will be located outside the previous Wemyss Bay Post Office branch.

The Post Office Services to these locations with the introduction of a permanent Mobile service from the week commencing Monday 14 February 2022.

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Local News Headlines from the Greenock Telegraph.