WIN a meal for two people at Corrigan’s
Councillors unanimously agreed to a proposal to consider how travel around the local authority and between its various towns can be improved.
It was put forward by Motherwell West councillors Paul Kelly, deputy leader of the council and business manager Heather McVey.
Ms McVey, the member for Kilsyth, said: “North Lanarkshire is a great place to work and visit, and the infrastructure is excellent – but these logistics don’t apply if you don’t have a car.
“We don’t have good transport from north to south.
People have to travel outside North Lanarkshire to travel back in and use our services.
“People can’t get from one end of my ward to the other as timetables don’t harmonise.
“I’d love to ditch my car and solve some of the parking problems, but that’s not viable.
“I’d like to see an exploration of potential options that the council can look into, to maximise education and employment opportunities, or just to help people get to the doctor or hospital.
“We have three hospitals and it’s really difficult for people from different areas to access these fantastic institutions. Let this also be part of an NHS travel plan.”
Councillors united in agreeing to the proposal, agreeing with the motion that “it is essential that public transport and transport connectivity are improved for all of our citizens to enable them to fulfil their potential in education, employment and wellbeing”.
Meanwhile, Shotts MSP Alex Ne i l is encouraging individuals and organisations in his constituency to take part in a Transport Scotland survey which “will help shape the long-term vision” of national policy on the issue for the next two decades.
The MSP hopes to see local views represented in the National Transport Strategy (NTS) review, which will be available to complete online until March 31. He said: “This review is intended to be a listening exercise garnering views from members of the public and interested organisations to help shape the future of transport in Scotland, and I’d encourage as many constituents as possible to take this chance to have their views heard.
“The SNP government will be working closely throughout the review with regional transport partnerships, local authorities and others through a partnership group.” The Wishaw Press and Corrigan’s Bar and Grill have teamed up for a tasty competition.
Every week, for one lucky reader, we are giving away a free meal for two and a courtesy bottle of house wine at Corrigan’s Bar and Grill in Main Street, Wishaw.
Don’t miss Steak Saturdays at Corrigan’s with two steaks and a bottle of house wine for only £19.99.
Buffet breakfast is served daily. Eat as much as you like with our new self-serve breakfast for only £3.99, served 8am-noon, Monday through till Saturday, 9am-noon on Sunday.
Two and three-course lunchtime specials available Monday to Friday noon-3pm.
Corrigan’s welcome families to dine up until 8pm. Disabled-friendly too. All their food is home cooked, using fresh local ingredients.
Why not pop into Corrigan’s Bar and Grill and taste one of their delicious cocktails.
Corrigan’s provide live entertainment Thursday to Sunday. Great karaoke bar and live bands throughout the year.
To book your table give their friendly team a call on 01698 352307.