Because of the Covid-19 precautions, meetings of Ralston Community Council have been suspended until further notice. All events on the website’s events calendar have also been suspended.
The guest speaker at the February meeting of Ralston Community Council will be Fraser Carlin, Head of Planning & Housing, Renfrewshire Council, who will speak about the current housing developments at Hawkhead and Dykebar Hospital.
The meeting will be held on Thursday 13 February at 7:30 pm in Ralston Community Centre, Allanton Avenue, PA1 3BL. The agenda for the meeting is available on the website.
The meeting is open to the public and you will be made very welcome if you wish to come.
The Ralston Community Council annual general meeting will be held at 7:30 pm on Thurday, 10 October, 2019, in Ralston Community Centre. The meeting is open to members of the public.
The AGM pack contains the AGM agenda, and also the notice of election results for 2019, the council’s constitution and the council’s standing orders. Item 8 on the agenda (Renfrewshire Community Council Forum) refers to an RCCF information leaflet. The RCCF leaflet is available on the website.
The AGM will be followed by the October meeting of the council. The agenda for the meeting and the minutes of the September meeting are available on the website.
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Hawkhead Road, Paisley, from Glasgow Road to Seedhill Road. The closure will be in place from Monday, 07th October, 2019, till Sunday, 20th October, 2019. This is to allow for carriageway resurfacing works to take place.
Alternative Route: Glasgow Road, Mill Street, Seedhill Road or vice versa. Emergency and limited local access will be maintained.
The Ralston Community Fun & Games Day planned for Saturday 14 September has been cancelled because of the waterlogged state of the ground at Ralston Sports Centre and the uncertain weather forecast for the next 48 hours.
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Elections to community councils across Renfrewshire are taking place between 12 August and 13 September 2019. To be eligible, candidates must be 16 or over, live in the community council area and be registered to vote.
If you would like to stand for the Ralston Community Council, you can obtain a nomination form by contacting the council’s secretary at sec@ralstoncommunitycouncil.org.
More information about the elections can be obtained by visiting Renfrewshire Council’s website or by phoning 0141 618 7104.
Ralston Community Fun & Games Day will be held at Ralston Sports Centre on Saturday 14 September 2019, from 12 noon until 4 pm. In addition to games and activities, there will be stalls, refreshments and entertainment.
Please note that a photographer will be in attendance.
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Work to reinstate the flat grass area within Barshaw Park has started. The work will involve the existing grass and weeds being killed using a non-selective weed killer. The area has been fenced off with signs on the fence. Once the grass and weeds have been killed, the area will be rotovated and levelled and any large stones will be removed before it is re-seeded with grass seed.
Seedhill Road, Paisley, from Mill Street to Cochran Street. The closure will be in place on Monday, 08th July 2019 till Sunday, 25th August 2019. This is to allow for carriageway resurfacing works to take place on Mill Street.
Alternative route: Seedhill Road, Hawkhead Road, Glasgow Road, Mill Street or vice versa. Emergency and limited local access will be maintained.
Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Hillington, from Montrose Avenue to Buccleuch Avenue. The closure will be in place on Monday, 01st July 2019 till Friday, 05th July 2019. This is to allow for carriageway resurfacing works to take place.
Alternative route: Montrose Avenue, Cameron Street, Buccleuch Avenue or Buccleuch Avenue, Cameron Street, Montrose Avenue, Watt Road. Emergency and limited local access will be maintained.
Penilee Road, Paisley, from School Road to Arkleston Road. The closure will be in place on Monday, 17th June 2019 till Sunday, 30th June 2019. This is to allow for carriageway resurfacing works to take place.
Alternative route: Arkleston Road, Glasgow Road, Penilee Road or Vice Versa. Emergency access will be maintained.
On Monday 13 May, 2019, Renfrewshire Council launched its “Our Renfrewshire” Community Survey. The survey is designed to start a conversation about the values that are most important to local people and the values and behaviours that they expect from their council.
The survey, which includes 15 simple questions, is intended to change the way the council works. Everyone who lives, works or studies in Renfrewshire is invited to take part in it.
The Peace Garden Open Afternoon will take place on Saturday 18 May 2019; 14:00 – 16:00. This provides an opportunity to stroll round the garden and enjoy the profusion of plants currently on display as well as the following activities:
Performance by Flutephonics flute group
Display of artwork by Paisley artists
Guided tour with description of Barshaw history
Light refreshments.
A recommended donation of £3 helps cover the cost of the event and will also help with the continuing maintenance of the garden.
The event is organised by Friends of Barshaw Park. More details can be seen here.
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Ralston Primary School is 80 years old and having a birthday celebration on Thursday 2nd of May. All former pupils and staff are invited to an open afternoon.
Feel free to pop along anytime from 2pm until 7pm. We look forward to taking people a little trip down memory lane!
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Plans have been approved by Renfrewshire Council which could safeguard the future of one of Paisley’s best loved buildings, Thomas Coats Memorial Church. The project would see the church transformed into a world class events and entertainment venue to be used for arts performances, concerts and weddings as well as a range of community activities.
Coats Memorial Preservation Trust (CMPT) is aiming to raise the sum of £1.5 million over a 100-day campaign to fund the conversion works.
One way you can contribute is to Buy a brick for £100. Your brick will be mounted on the wall of fame within the building. The bricks are hand made from the pews by the pupils of Castlehead High School and will be engraved with your name and a short message.
The next meeting of the community council will be held on Thursday 14 February 2019 at 7:30 pm in Ralston Community Centre. The agenda for the meeting can be seen here and the minutes of the previous meeting (10 January 2019) can be seen here.
Covid-19
NewsBecause of the Covid-19 precautions, meetings of Ralston Community Council have been suspended until further notice. All events on the website’s events calendar have also been suspended.
Please watch the website for updates.
Hawkhead & Dykebar Hospital housing developments
NewsThe guest speaker at the February meeting of Ralston Community Council will be Fraser Carlin, Head of Planning & Housing, Renfrewshire Council, who will speak about the current housing developments at Hawkhead and Dykebar Hospital.
The meeting will be held on Thursday 13 February at 7:30 pm in Ralston Community Centre, Allanton Avenue, PA1 3BL. The agenda for the meeting is available on the website.
The meeting is open to the public and you will be made very welcome if you wish to come.
Geocache treasure hunt
NewsA Geocache treasure hunt will be held at St Mark’s Church, Oldhall, on Saturday, 26 October, 2019, from 1 until 4 pm.
Details can be found on the treasure hunt flyer.
Ralston Community Council AGM
NewsThe Ralston Community Council annual general meeting will be held at 7:30 pm on Thurday, 10 October, 2019, in Ralston Community Centre. The meeting is open to members of the public.
The AGM pack contains the AGM agenda, and also the notice of election results for 2019, the council’s constitution and the council’s standing orders. Item 8 on the agenda (Renfrewshire Community Council Forum) refers to an RCCF information leaflet. The RCCF leaflet is available on the website.
The AGM will be followed by the October meeting of the council. The agenda for the meeting and the minutes of the September meeting are available on the website.
Road closure: Hawkhead Road
NewsHawkhead Road, Paisley, from Glasgow Road to Seedhill Road. The closure will be in place from Monday, 07th October, 2019, till Sunday, 20th October, 2019. This is to allow for carriageway resurfacing works to take place.
Alternative Route: Glasgow Road, Mill Street, Seedhill Road or vice versa. Emergency and limited local access will be maintained.
Fun & Games Day cancelled
NewsThe Ralston Community Fun & Games Day planned for Saturday 14 September has been cancelled because of the waterlogged state of the ground at Ralston Sports Centre and the uncertain weather forecast for the next 48 hours.
Community Council elections
NewsElections to community councils across Renfrewshire are taking place between 12 August and 13 September 2019. To be eligible, candidates must be 16 or over, live in the community council area and be registered to vote.
If you would like to stand for the Ralston Community Council, you can obtain a nomination form by contacting the council’s secretary at sec@ralstoncommunitycouncil.org.
More information about the elections can be obtained by visiting Renfrewshire Council’s website or by phoning 0141 618 7104.
Ralston Community Fun & Games Day
NewsRalston Community Fun & Games Day will be held at Ralston Sports Centre on Saturday 14 September 2019, from 12 noon until 4 pm. In addition to games and activities, there will be stalls, refreshments and entertainment.
Please note that a photographer will be in attendance.
This event is supported by Renfrewshire Council.
Barshaw Park grass reinstatement
NewsWork to reinstate the flat grass area within Barshaw Park has started. The work will involve the existing grass and weeds being killed using a non-selective weed killer. The area has been fenced off with signs on the fence. Once the grass and weeds have been killed, the area will be rotovated and levelled and any large stones will be removed before it is re-seeded with grass seed.
Road closure: Seedhill Road
NewsSeedhill Road, Paisley, from Mill Street to Cochran Street. The closure will be in place on Monday, 08th July 2019 till Sunday, 25th August 2019. This is to allow for carriageway resurfacing works to take place on Mill Street.
Alternative route: Seedhill Road, Hawkhead Road, Glasgow Road, Mill Street or vice versa. Emergency and limited local access will be maintained.
Road closure: Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Hillington
NewsQueen Elizabeth Avenue, Hillington, from Montrose Avenue to Buccleuch Avenue. The closure will be in place on Monday, 01st July 2019 till Friday, 05th July 2019. This is to allow for carriageway resurfacing works to take place.
Alternative route: Montrose Avenue, Cameron Street, Buccleuch Avenue or Buccleuch Avenue, Cameron Street, Montrose Avenue, Watt Road. Emergency and limited local access will be maintained.
Road closure: Penilee Road, June 2019
NewsPenilee Road, Paisley, from School Road to Arkleston Road. The closure will be in place on Monday, 17th June 2019 till Sunday, 30th June 2019. This is to allow for carriageway resurfacing works to take place.
Alternative route: Arkleston Road, Glasgow Road, Penilee Road or Vice Versa. Emergency access will be maintained.
“Our Renfrewshire” Community Survey
NewsOn Monday 13 May, 2019, Renfrewshire Council launched its “Our Renfrewshire” Community Survey. The survey is designed to start a conversation about the values that are most important to local people and the values and behaviours that they expect from their council.
The survey, which includes 15 simple questions, is intended to change the way the council works. Everyone who lives, works or studies in Renfrewshire is invited to take part in it.
More details about the survey can be found here.
To take part in the survey, click here.
Barshaw Park Peace Garden Open Afternoon
NewsThe Peace Garden Open Afternoon will take place on Saturday 18 May 2019; 14:00 – 16:00. This provides an opportunity to stroll round the garden and enjoy the profusion of plants currently on display as well as the following activities:
A recommended donation of £3 helps cover the cost of the event and will also help with the continuing maintenance of the garden.
The event is organised by Friends of Barshaw Park. More details can be seen here.
Ralston Primary School is 80!
NewsRalston Primary School is 80 years old and having a birthday celebration on Thursday 2nd of May. All former pupils and staff are invited to an open afternoon.
Feel free to pop along anytime from 2pm until 7pm. We look forward to taking people a little trip down memory lane!
Plant Sale: Saturday 11 May, 11:00am – 2:00pm
NewsNursery Grown Bedding Plants, Pots & Tubs, Baskets (plants by McLaren Nurseries, Lugton, Past Barrhead).
Come along and enjoy yourself:
Where?
Save Coats Memorial
NewsPlans have been approved by Renfrewshire Council which could safeguard the future of one of Paisley’s best loved buildings, Thomas Coats Memorial Church. The project would see the church transformed into a world class events and entertainment venue to be used for arts performances, concerts and weddings as well as a range of community activities.
Coats Memorial Preservation Trust (CMPT) is aiming to raise the sum of £1.5 million over a 100-day campaign to fund the conversion works.
One way you can contribute is to Buy a brick for £100. Your brick will be mounted on the wall of fame within the building. The bricks are hand made from the pews by the pupils of Castlehead High School and will be engraved with your name and a short message.
For more information, see the Save Coats Memorial website: https://100daystosavecoatsmemorial.com/
Barshaw Park Clean-up: Sunday 14 April, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
NewsWe’ve arranged a litter pick in Barshaw Park. Come join us and help make the park sparkling clean!
Meet in the car park at 3:30pm. Litter pickers, bags and gloves available from the car covered in ‘Team up to clean up’ bibs.
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Road closure (night time only) – Monday 1 April to Friday 5 April: Penilee Road
NewsBetween 10pm and 6am on Monday 1 April until Friday 5 April, Penilee Road will be closed from Arkleston Road to Corse Road.
This is to allow for Scottish Water works to take place.
Alternative route: Penilee Road, Arkleston Road, Glasgow Road, Penilee Road or Vice Versa (this is a night closure only).
Road closure – Monday 1 April to Friday 5 April: Buchlyvie Road
NewsOn Monday 1 April until Friday 5 April, Buchlyvie Road will be closed from School Road south-eastwards for 20 metres.
This is to allow for Scottish Water works to take place.
Alternative route: School Road, Penilee Road, Auchmannoch Avenue, Buchlyvie Road or Vice Versa
Next Meeting 11 April 2019
NewsThe next meeting will be held at Ralston Community Centre at 7:30pm.
Agenda Minutes of March meeting
February 2019 meeting
NewsThe next meeting of the community council will be held on Thursday 14 February 2019 at 7:30 pm in Ralston Community Centre. The agenda for the meeting can be seen here and the minutes of the previous meeting (10 January 2019) can be seen here.