Election manifesto analysis
These briefing notes are prepared by the Scottish Civic Trust. They look at the party manifestos and compare their commitments on heritage, built environment and tourism issues.
New council ward
The council elections are coming on the 3rd of May 2007. Strathbungo is in the new Pollokshields ward, which will return three councillors by single transferrable vote. Read more about the system on the council’s website. You can also read a factsheet on the new ward (PDF format).
View the new Pollokshields ward (PDF format) on the Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland’s website.
Attic conversions
At the Coffee Break we were asked for tips on attic conversions in the squares. Has anyone done this and if so, are there any tips you can pass on to fellow residents?
Storm door repairs
Hello,
We need to get our storm doors repaired/replaced - can anyone recommend a company/someone that they have used?
thanks,
Julie
Upright piano
Upright piano for sale.
Monington and Weston overstrung piano; good condition, dark wood
Price: £250
Andrea
46 Marywood Square
Spring coffee break 2007
The spring coffee break will take place on the 21st of April at Queens Park Church Hall, 175 Queens Drive. The usual home baking will be on offer, along with books, crafts and general bric-a-brac. It all starts at 11am and finishes at 1pm. Come along after the farmers’ market for a cup of tea and a cake.
Donations are welcome and you are welcome to run your own stall. Get in touch if you want to help, make a donation or run a stall.
Queens Park Users Group March 2007 Minutes and April 2007 Agenda
Read the minutes in Microsoft Word format.
The next meeting of the Group will be held in the Queens Park Glasshouses on Tuesday, 24th March 2007 at 7.00p.m. Read the agenda in Microsoft Word format.
April 2007 Meeting
The April 2007 meeting will be on Tuesday the 17th at Mulberry St. on Pollokshaws Road. The meeting starts at 7.45pm. Read the agenda in Microsoft Word format.