Kirkintilloch SNP

29/10/2026

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15/10/2026

Calum Smith Bearsden North and Council Leader Gordan Low at the unveiling of the Nelson Mandela statue in Glasgow:

15/10/2026

Project Inside Outside at Bishopbriggs Library recently:

Could your local library garden become the community’s new favourite spot? 🌿📚

15/10/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome the Consul General of Japan to Scotland to Kirkintilloch recently:

Did you know that the 'Mother of Japanese Wh**ky' was a daughter of Kirkintilloch?

Katsutoshi Takeda – the Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh – visited East Dunbartonshire recently to learn more about the remarkable true story of Rita Taketsuru – born Jessie Cowan.

Rita met and fell in love with Masataka Taketsuru while he was in Scotland to learn the secrets of Scotch wh**ky. Together they moved from Kirkintilloch to Japan and onwards into the history books – forging the Nikka Wh**ky empire.

Mr Takeda visited Kirkintilloch Town Hall and the Auld Kirk Museum, where he viewed fascinating artefacts and displays - including one of Rita's kimonos (which is kept in the town hall).

You can find out more about the ‘Mother and Father of Japanese Wh**ky’ by clicking on the links below (first comment) - including a video and online StoryMap.

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Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh

29/09/2026

20/09/2026

Local SNP Councillor for Bishopbriggs North and Campsie, Lynda Williamson, has welcomed the Scottish Parliament agreement to pause planning decisions on hyperscale data centres until new planning guidance for local councils is produced.

MSPs debated the issue in the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood on Wednesday and passed a Motion in which the SNP Government committed to issuing national planning guidance by the end of the year before any local decisions on proposed data centres are taken.

The Motion also calls for strong domestic regulation of and international collaboration on the development and use of AI systems to ensure its safe and ethical use while recognising Scotland’s strength in data science and renewable energy.

Speaking about the Motion, Cllr Williamson said: “I welcome the fact that the Government has committed to publishing revised planning advice and guidance before any decisions are made on AI data centre applications. This will give additional reassurance that the views of local people will be central to decision making.

“It is also right and proper that any new applications for hyperscale data centres will now require robust environmental impact assessments which will take account of the effect on local communities.

“I particularly welcome the broad x-party support for these measures including from SNP, Liberal Democrat and Labour Party MSPs. I’m sure the Strathkelvin & Bearsden MSP’s absence from the first part of the vote has a simple explanation.”

13/09/2026

The Provost and Council Leader laid a wreath today in remembrance of the 47 men who died in Scotland’s worst coal pit disaster at Auchengeich Colliery. Husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, and friends who didn’t come home from work on 18th September 1959. The community came together today to remember their family and friends who died.

09/09/2026

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09/09/2026

COUNCILLOR LYNDA WILLIAMSON “BUS FARE CAP WILL BE A GAME CHANGER TO EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE”

Local councillor, Lynda Williamson has said the Scottish Government £2 bus fare cap will be a game changer for East Dunbartonshire.

It comes as First Minister John Swinney announced the £2 cap will apply to all single journeys across East Dunbartonshire from Monday 7th September.

Councillor Williamson has welcomed the measure which will help encourage more people in East Dunbartonshire to travel on public transport, saving money when they do.

This follows the SNP Scottish Government scrapping peak rail fares and expanding free bus travel to under 22s, ensuring more people can take advantage of Scotland’s public transport services for less.

The SNP promised the £2 bus fare cap would be delivered in the election campaign and from next week, people across Strathclyde and the West of Scotland will be able to access reduced fares.

Commenting, SNP Councillor Williamson, said:

“The SNP promised to introduce a £2 bus fare cap and from Monday residents across East Dunbartonshire will start to benefit from that cap. Promise made and promise delivered.

“From Monday September 7th single bus fares will be capped at £2 per journey, which will make a considerable difference to folk who regularly travel to work, college or university. It will help them balance household budgets and leave more money in their pockets. We all have to do our bit to tackle climate change and improve local air quality for the health of residents, particularly children. This measure will encourage more people to use public transport which can only be a good thing following the warmest summer on record. The more we leave the car at home and take the bus, the better.

“The SNP Government has already scrapped peak rail fares, frozen rail fares, expanded free bus passes to all under 22s and this cap will allow even more people to take advantage of our public transport services.��“The SNP is committed to lowering the cost of living for everyone in Scotland, as well as taking practical steps to help us protect our environment here in East Dunbartonshire.”

02/09/2026

Water burst update - local schools closing early:

UPDATE - BURST WATER MAIN – WATERSIDE ROAD, KIRKINTILLOCH

Scottish Water have advised there may be a secondary burst within the same location causing further interruption to water supplies to customers in G66. Parents and carers of Gartconner Primary & Early Years Centre, Hillhead Primary & Early Years Centre, Lairdsland Primary & Early Years Centre and Holy Trinity Primary School have been informed that these schools are closing early today due to levels of water available. The remaining schools in Kirkintilloch will stay open.

Waterside Road between Market Road and Merkland Drive will remain closed until next week for repairs to be carried out.

Updates can be found on the Scottish Water website - link in the comments.