Our consultation closes on Monday 21st November, so time is running out to give us your views. Please take a look at suggestions submitted by others and give them a thumbs up if you agree. A big thanks to everyone who has already filled in the survey&#39;s - you are helping us shape the next stage of the project. Thanks again for taking part. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1668423551/projects/balgrayconnections/bb442d67-05b4-4f77-aed9-a5cd1848a567.jpg" /> The above is a pie-chart of the current repsonses recieved via both surveys for the two sections of Balgray Connections.

Time is running out to share your views on Balgray Connections 

We&#39;ve had some great comments and engagement from the local community, so if you&#39;ve already added your thoughts, why not go and check what others have said? If you like any of them, you can give it a &#39;thumbs-up&#39;. We also like to give a big thanks to everyone who have participated online on Commonplace or in-person at our public engagement events in Barrhead and Newton Mearns. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1667815346/projects/balgrayconnections/85e7d25a-44b7-496e-a414-bba07ea7f816.jpg" /> Here is a snapshot of the current contributions sentiment for Balgray Connections project! If you haven&#39;t yet added your comments or suggestions, then please view the information and respond to the surveys at the end of the information section. The proposed plans involve reallocating road space to provide infrastructure that will support walking, wheeling and cycling, as well as junction amendments, traffic calming measures, wider pavements, improved road crossings, green infrastructure, and new signage. The following links will take you directly to information and survey for each section. Barrhead Road, Newton Mearns - <a href="https://balgrayconnections.commonplace.is/proposals/barrhead-road/step1">https://balgrayconnections.commonplace.is/proposals/barrhead-road/step1</a> Aurs Road, Barrhead - <a href="https://balgrayconnections.commonplace.is/proposals/aurs-road/step1">https://balgrayconnections.commonplace.is/proposals/aurs-road/step1</a><a href="https://balgrayconnections.commonplace.is/proposals/aurs-road/step1"></a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1667816082/projects/balgrayconnections/c1ca91b2-b331-4f09-a650-3f0dc1c2a062.png" /> Cross section of Barrhead Road with proposed early stage designs. StreetMix © Open Source. The deadline for responses is Monday 21st November 2022.

Consultation on Balgray Connections continues 

We&#39;re almost one week into Balgray Connections consultation and we&#39;ve had a great response - thanks to those who&#39;ve already had their say online. If you or anyone you know would like to discuss the consultation in person, then why not come to one of our drop-in sessions and give your opinion on how to improve walking, wheeling and cycling between the communties of barrhead and Newton Mearns. <li>Newton Mearns - 27th October from 11am to 3pm at The Avenue Shopping Centre on stall outside of Costa Coffee.</li><li>Barrhead - 2nd November from 3pm to 7pm at the Barrhead Foundry centre.</li>

Upcoming drop-in events

East Renfrewshire Council are developing plans to improve infrastructure for walking, wheeling and cycling between the communities of Barrhead and Newton Mearns. 

Please get involved and add your voice.