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Technical Notes 2026, Issue 43 - Public Meeting – Roads and Pavements, Bearsden Community Hub on Thursday 19 March 2026

  • Report by:

    Ann Davie, Chief Executive

  • TN Number:

    043-26

  • Subject:

    Public Meeting – Roads and Pavements, Bearsden Community Hub on Thursday 19 March 2026

  • Responsible Officer:

    Thomas McMenamin, Executive Officer, Roads & Neighbourhood Services

  • Publication:

    This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Members. Its contents may be disclosed or shared outwith the Council.

  • This Technical Note has been written to update Elected Members on the Public Meeting organised by the three Community Councils serving Bearsden and Milngavie. The meeting was initially arranged to cover Roads and Traffic related topics covering the Bearsden and Milngavie areas
  • The meeting is being held in the Bearsden Community Hub on Thursday 19 March 2026
  • The organisers have advised that the purpose of the public meeting is to answer questions on various Roads and Traffic topics within the Bearsden area with up to 120 local residents and Councillors in attendance
  • The organisers have been advised that due to the forthcoming Scottish Parliament Election being held on Thursday 7 May 2026, Council Officers will not attend the public meeting
  • The recess date for the Scottish Parliament is 26 March. However, it should be noted that the ‘pre-election’ period for this election formally commences with the publication of the Notice of Election on 16 March 2026 and runs until the conclusion of the Election count on Friday 8 May 2026
  • The Council’s Pre Election Guidance will apply for the duration of this period. Because of the pre-election period, I would confirm that officers representing East Dunbartonshire Council are unable to attend the meeting
  • As this public meeting falls within the pre-election period and there is the potential for candidates to attend, it is important for officers to exercise caution and so it is not appropriate for East Dunbartonshire Council Officers to attend
  • However, I would confirm that the relevant officers would be happy to attend any future Community Council meetings to discuss and answer any local issues improving communications with the local Community Councils
  • This information has been communicated to the meeting organisers in advance, and it was agreed that the Council would provide written response to questions received by 5pm on Friday 13 March 2026
  • The list of questions received and responses are included as an Appendix to this Technical Note
  • Any questions submitted after the Friday 13 March deadline will also be answered and sent to the meeting organisers as soon as possible for them to include as a post meeting update.