Useful Information
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The Regeneration team have produced a number of reports related to the regeneration initiatives. We have provided a summary of these report below but. If you would like a copy of any of the reports please contact Gavin Russell on 0141 577 3499 or on gavin.russell@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Levern Water Studies
The first Levern Water report, produced by Halcrow Consultants in May 2008 ran a number of scenarios on a model that identified the key areas along the Levern Water that could be affected by flooding. We are happy to report that while the regeneration project will not have an adverse impact upon existing water levels.
The second report was developed in conjunction with Scottish Water and provided us with information about any potential weak points in Barrhead’s drainage infrastructure. Again, the regeneration project was not forecast to have any detrimental impact upon existing infrastructure.
Town Centre Health Check
This report, produced by Hall Aitken Consultants, East Renfrewshire Council and Scottish Enterprise identifies the likely economic outcomes of the regeneration project in terms of training and employment opportunities and provided a summary of the anticipated financial value of Better Barrhead.
The report also established the first in a series of Town Centre Health Checks. These are surveys of the vibrancy and vitality of the town centre and they use indicators like pedestrian flow, number of rented shop units, the variety of shops and provision of suitable access routes to judge how well a town centre is doing in comparison to other areas.
Parking Study
This report was produced in February by Colin Buchanan Consultants and looked at current and future trends for car parking in Barrhead Town Centre.
Transport Study
Again, produced by Colin Buchanan, this report aimed to assess the impact of Better Barrhead on all transportation infrastructure in Barrhead. This comprehensive report contains a number of recommendations about network and road improvements that could help ensure Barrhead is able to meet future transport demands.
Barrhead Community Engagement Audit
More info on the Barrhead Public Spaces project can be found on the Community Places. The engagement project is being informed by a series of rules or standards set out in the National Standards for Community Engagement document (also available on request). This report is the first of a series of audits that will look at how successful we have been at engaging with the wider community.
Barrhead Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme
As part of the drive to regenerate the town, East Renfrewshire Council is offering grants to improve shopfronts in Barrhead. Grants of up to 50% of the cost of eligible work - up to a maximum of £5,000 - is available for shopfront improvements throughout Barrhead town centre.
Preference is given to local businesses, and improvements using materials that fit with the character of the building.
More information can be found in the Barrhead Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme leaflet, or by contacting Gillian McNamara on 0141 577 3044 or gillian.mcnamara@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Barrhead Shopfront Improvement Grant Application (37.1kb)
Shopfront Grant Leaflet (245.9kb)
Useful Websites
The East Renfrewshire Council website is the first stop for any Council related information. Here you can find out everything you need to know about what the Council offers for Barrhead and East Renfrewshire as a whole.
Barrhead Scotland is a community website that contains a whole host information about what is available in Barrhead. Whether you are looking for some general information about the town or want to find about courses available in the area, this is the site to visit.
The Barrhead Heritage Trail provides an opportunity to learn about the history of the town while keeping fit. There are 25 histrorically important sites located throughout the town that have been marked by plaques or lecterns and there are a number of routes available to see some, or all of them in a couple of hours.
The day visitor website provides a useful list of all upcoming events and activities in East Renfrewshire.