Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor SNP

Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor SNP The Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor Branch of the SNP.

21/07/2026

For years, Anas Sarwar criticised the House of Lords, describing it as an outdated, unelected institution that needed abolished.

Now, after losing the 2026 Scottish Parliament election and previously denying he would be heading to the Lords, he has accepted a seat there.

People can make their own minds up, but it's hard not to see the hypocrisy. If you genuinely believe the House of Lords is undemocratic and should be scrapped, why accept a lifetime appointment to it the moment it becomes politically convenient?

Scotland deserves politicians who stand by their principles, not those who say one thing in opposition and do another when it suits them.

This is exactly why so many people have lost faith in politics. Actions speak louder than words.

28/05/2026

I’m pleased to see Aurs Road finally reopening tomorrow and I know many residents and commuters will welcome that news after such a long period of disruption. The road itself looks good and it will be great to have this important route between Barrhead and Newton Mearns back in use.

However, there remain serious questions about how this project has been handled. The scheme has been significantly scaled back from what was originally promised and is opening around a year and a half late. Residents deserve answers from the Labour administration about what went wrong, why delays continued to mount and why elements of the original project have still not been completed.

I look forward to seeing the active travel route and promenade opened over the summer, but there is no getting away from the fact that this project has caused major disruption for far longer than expected.

15/05/2026

I’m delighted to be taking part in the Paisley 10k to help raise funds for the St John’s Restoration Fund ❤️

With the church hall currently out of commission, the parish has had to get creative with fundraising to support essential renovation works and protect the future of St John’s for the community.

Any donation, big or small, would be hugely appreciated and will go directly towards the restoration fund. Thank you to everyone who has already supported the fundraising activities for the church, your generosity really does make a difference.

If you’re able to, please consider donating and sharing the page with family and friends. Together we can help support this important project for our parish community.

Thank you for all the support! 🏃‍♂️💙

https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-john-the-evangelist-barrhead-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

30/03/2026

I recently met with representatives from Briar Homes and Speirs Gumley at the Barony Rise development.

I’d like to thank them for taking the time to show me around the site and for providing a detailed overview of the measures being put in place to help reduce disruption for local residents.

It was important to raise the concerns that have been shared with me, and I welcome the steps being taken to address these. I will continue to monitor progress closely and stay in touch with both the developer and factors to ensure that the community’s voice is heard throughout.

If you have any ongoing concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

04/03/2026

This week I’ve been out meeting and working with local residents to discuss how we strengthen our local bin and litter strategy across Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor.

I want to put on record my sincere thanks to the many community volunteers who regularly give up their own time to organise litter picks and keep our streets, parks and green spaces tidy. Your efforts make a real difference and show the pride people have in our community.

While enforcement and adequate bin provision are important, education is absolutely key. We need to continue working with our schools, youth groups and community organisations to promote responsibility, respect for our environment, and an understanding of the impact litter has on wildlife, public health and council resources.
Tackling litter isn’t just about clearing it up - it’s about preventing it in the first place. That means partnership working between residents and East Renfrewshire Council, better awareness campaigns, and ensuring our strategy reflects the realities on the ground.

If you have ideas or would like to get involved in future clean-ups or discussions around improving our bin strategy, please get in touch.

Together we can keep our area clean, welcoming and something we can all be proud of.

25/02/2026

📣 Scotland qualified, but thousands of families in our Labour-led council won’t get to celebrate together.

Scotland’s men’s team has earned a place at the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, a moment that should bring communities together and be a source of national pride. The Scottish Government secured a national bank holiday on Monday 15 June to give people the chance to celebrate this achievement.

Yet today we learned that Labour-controlled East Renfrewshire chose not to give thousands of workers a day off to enjoy that success. While national holidays like the King’s Coronation, the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and similar one-off events were recognised in the past, this once-in-a-generation football celebration won’t be honoured in many areas.

This isn’t just about football, it’s about fairness. If we can come together for other occasions, we should be able to come together to celebrate Scotland on the world stage too.

➡️ The SNP will continue to stand up for workers and communities across East Renfrewshire so that national achievements are shared by all, not just a few.

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