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'Newton Mearns' is a small suburban town 7 miles southwest of Glasgow, Scotland. It has a population of approximately 22,637,[1] and is 410 feet above sea level. [2]
Traffic through the town was reduced significantly when the new M77 motorway extension was opened in the late 1990s. The motorway was completed despite strong opposition from campaigners in the nearby Darnley, Arden and Pollok areas of Glasgow, who saw their communities divided by the new road. Transport links improved further in May 2006 with the opening of the Glasgow Southern Orbital dual carriageway, and its connection to the M77 extension.
As well as minor and major roads, the town has bus links with the centre of Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr. The town is served by two local train stations, Patterton and Whitecraigs, both link Newton Mearns with Glasgow Central station.
One factor that has made the town popular with families is the variety and quality of local schools. The town is served by four Primary schools and three High schools,[3] as well as one independent secondary school:[4]
★ Kirkhill Primary School
★ St. Cadoc's Primary School
★ Crookfur Primary School
★ Mearns Primary School
★ Eastwood High School
★ Mearns Castle High School
★ St Ninian's High School
★ Belmont House School (Independant Secondary School)
Main articles: East Renfrewshire#East Renfrewshire Council
Following the breakup of Strathclyde Regional Council in 1996, Newton Mearns became part of the new East Renfrewshire Council area. As part of this area, it is represented by Jim Murphy MP and Ken Macintosh MSP in the Parliament of the United Kingdom and the Scottish Parliament respectively.
On more than one occasion, Glasgow City Council has applied to the Scottish Boundaries Commission to have Newton Mearns re-allocated to its control (primarily for the lucrative council tax revenues that would result). However, these attempts have always proved unsuccessful.
As a result of the introduction of the Single Transferable Vote system for Scottish local council elections, it was planned that, in time for elections taking place in and after 2007, the town would be divided into two multi-councillor wards: ''Liboside and Newton Mearns North'' and ''Newton Mearns South''.[5] However, due to a number of complaints about the new divisions, the former was renamed ''Neilston, Uplawmoor and Newton Mearns North'', in a move to keep Neilston an integral part of the council.[6] The current councillors for the areas are as follows:
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Newton Mearns is a primarily residential area, with most of its inhabitants travelling by car or public transport to nearby Glasgow for employment and shopping. However, there are a number of small businesses in the area, as well as an indoor shopping centre.
This is the only large retail centre in Newton Mearns. It comprises a total of 44 stores, currently including two supermarkets, five banks, nine clothing stores and one Subway sandwich shop.
1. 'People of East Renfrewshire'
2. Gazetteer of Scotland
3. List Of East Renfrewshire LEA Schools
4. List Of Independent Schools & Colleges in Renfrewshire
5. 'Statutory Review of Local Government Election Arrangements - East Renfrewshire council area'
6. Councillor’s Report for Liboside – Ward 1
★ East Renfrewshire Council
★ The Avenue Shopping Centre
★ St Cadoc's Church
★ Broom Church
★ Mearns Church
★ Maxwell Mearns Parish Church, Church of Mearns Castle High School
★ Newton Mearns Baptist Church
★ St. Cadoc's Primary School
★ Google Maps
★ Windows Live Local
Transport
Traffic through the town was reduced significantly when the new M77 motorway extension was opened in the late 1990s. The motorway was completed despite strong opposition from campaigners in the nearby Darnley, Arden and Pollok areas of Glasgow, who saw their communities divided by the new road. Transport links improved further in May 2006 with the opening of the Glasgow Southern Orbital dual carriageway, and its connection to the M77 extension.
As well as minor and major roads, the town has bus links with the centre of Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr. The town is served by two local train stations, Patterton and Whitecraigs, both link Newton Mearns with Glasgow Central station.
Schools
One factor that has made the town popular with families is the variety and quality of local schools. The town is served by four Primary schools and three High schools,[3] as well as one independent secondary school:[4]
Primary Schools
★ Kirkhill Primary School
★ St. Cadoc's Primary School
★ Crookfur Primary School
★ Mearns Primary School
Secondary Schools
★ Eastwood High School
★ Mearns Castle High School
★ St Ninian's High School
★ Belmont House School (Independant Secondary School)
Local government
Main articles: East Renfrewshire#East Renfrewshire Council
Following the breakup of Strathclyde Regional Council in 1996, Newton Mearns became part of the new East Renfrewshire Council area. As part of this area, it is represented by Jim Murphy MP and Ken Macintosh MSP in the Parliament of the United Kingdom and the Scottish Parliament respectively.
On more than one occasion, Glasgow City Council has applied to the Scottish Boundaries Commission to have Newton Mearns re-allocated to its control (primarily for the lucrative council tax revenues that would result). However, these attempts have always proved unsuccessful.
Councillors
As a result of the introduction of the Single Transferable Vote system for Scottish local council elections, it was planned that, in time for elections taking place in and after 2007, the town would be divided into two multi-councillor wards: ''Liboside and Newton Mearns North'' and ''Newton Mearns South''.[5] However, due to a number of complaints about the new divisions, the former was renamed ''Neilston, Uplawmoor and Newton Mearns North'', in a move to keep Neilston an integral part of the council.[6] The current councillors for the areas are as follows:
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Commerce
Newton Mearns is a primarily residential area, with most of its inhabitants travelling by car or public transport to nearby Glasgow for employment and shopping. However, there are a number of small businesses in the area, as well as an indoor shopping centre.
The Avenue Shopping Centre
This is the only large retail centre in Newton Mearns. It comprises a total of 44 stores, currently including two supermarkets, five banks, nine clothing stores and one Subway sandwich shop.
References
1. 'People of East Renfrewshire'
2. Gazetteer of Scotland
3. List Of East Renfrewshire LEA Schools
4. List Of Independent Schools & Colleges in Renfrewshire
5. 'Statutory Review of Local Government Election Arrangements - East Renfrewshire council area'
6. Councillor’s Report for Liboside – Ward 1
External links
★ East Renfrewshire Council
★ The Avenue Shopping Centre
★ St Cadoc's Church
★ Broom Church
★ Mearns Church
★ Maxwell Mearns Parish Church, Church of Mearns Castle High School
★ Newton Mearns Baptist Church
★ St. Cadoc's Primary School
Satellite images
★ Google Maps
★ Windows Live Local
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