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MyNAC AccountSearch North Ayrshire CouncilSearchHome/News/Nominations open now for Dalry Community Council North Ayrshire Council has received a request from 20 local electors for a community council to be established in the Dalry area If you want to get involved and become a Dalry Community Council candidate you can nominate yourself between now and the deadline of Tuesday 19 November 2024 Community councils are the most local tier of statutory representation in Scotland bridging the gap between local authorities and communities Their main purpose is to be representatives of their local community and sharing the views of the community with key decision-makers aware of the opinions and needs of the communities they represent Many are also involved in local fundraising organising community events and engaging with local people Quote: Community councils represent democracy at its grassroots Local community councils are at the very heart of Locality Partnerships to ensure that the work and priorities of community planning partners community councils and the wider community are right for their local area and everyone is working cohesively to achieve the same ambitions if you want to be part of the action in Dalry why not nominate yourself and make a real difference in your area Executive Director of Communities and Housing Candidates for election must be aged over 16 and live within the boundary of the Community Council Nomination papers can be obtained by emailing the Elections team or by phoning 01294 324729 Completed nomination papers must contain the name and address of the person nominated and the names and addresses of two proposers each of whom should be a local government elector for the area Each nomination paper must be signed by the person nominated and the two proposers Please note that community councillors serve in a voluntary capacity The deadline for nominations is Tuesday 19 November 2024 On Monday 9 December, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, opened a vital new active travel link in Edinburgh, the Roseburn to Union Canal Path (R2UC).With works now complete the Roseburn Path and Union Canal are now firmly connected via a high-quality walking complete with newly installed bridges and extensive landscaping work.Delivered by City of Edinburgh Council in partnerships with Sustrans construction on the £17 million project began in January 2023 the area immediately west of Edinburgh’s city centre was hopelessly divided for walking wheeling and cycling.Active railway lines coming out of Haymarket and the threat of heavy traffic from the Western Approach Road made travelling actively within these areas almost impossible.In order to access the Union Canal from the Roseburn Path  people were required to negotiate narrow streets with challenging turns crossing multiple streams of fast-moving traffic until finally emerging out from Dalry Community Park and into the Telfer Subway a long and circuitous underground link beneath the Western Approach Road The unintuitive layout and dangers inherent to this meandering route made it completely unsuitable for anyone walking particularly those who might be vulnerable or less confident travelling actively.Antisocial behaviour and the risk of violent crime was a major concern for many travelling through these areas encouraging further detours and making journeys longer Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop was joined by Transport and Environment Convener Councillor Stephen Jenkinson and Scotland Director for Sustrans alongside groups of local schoolchildren and representatives of the Dalry community to officially open the Roseburn to Union Canal (R2UC) Path with existing play equipment and sports pitches fully replaced new landscaping and seating areas installed andaccess points from Dalry Road and Lidl car park greatly improved.Musical stepping stones and a traverse bouldering wall are amongst some of the more imaginative introduction to the space now easily and safely accessed from Fountain Park via upgraded crossing facilities.200 semi-mature trees have also been planted along the route with further planting and seeding planned for spring 2025 in order to create a healthier and more diverse woodland which will enhance local biodiversity the Roseburn Path and Union Canal are now connected via a high-quality walking as well as significantly enhancing public access to greenspace for everyone The route was officially opened on the 9 December with an inaugural group walk and cycle from Sauchiebank to Dalry Community Park Councillor Stephen Jenkinson and Scotland Director at Sustrans as well as groups of local schoolchildren and representatives of the Dalry community There were also stalls from partners at Police Scotland Soul Cycles and City of Edinburgh Council’s Active Travel team Fiona Hyslop said: “I was delighted to take part in the official opening of the Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route and to celebrate with local schoolchildren and residents who will benefit – not only from the path but through the improved public spaces also “£11.6 million of Scottish Government funding was awarded to the Roseburn to Union Canal active travel project through the Sustrans Places for Everyone programme “Ambitious projects such as this are making it easier for people to walk wheel and cycle – tackling poverty and protecting the environment – but there is so much more we wish to achieve Over £155 million has been invested this year and through the Draft Budget for 2025-26 we intend to invest over £188 million to help people leave their cars at home and to choose healthier and greener transport options.” Extensive consultation with local residents and business owners has ensured that the newly complete R2UC link reflects the aspirations of the community Councillor Stephen Jenkinson added: “It was a real pleasure to open the brand new Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route today This project will breathe new life into Dalry revitalising previously less used community spaces and the community play park whilst making it easier and safer for residents and visitors to get around and keep Edinburgh moving.“Expanding active travel routes in the Capital is a key priority for us and remains central to our goal of becoming a net zero city by 2030 by providing people with more options for safe I have no doubt that this route will be a great success as we carry on with delivering a greener and more sustainable city for all.“I’d also like to thank all our excellent colleagues for their hard work and to Transport Scotland and Sustrans who have been instrumental in seeing this project completed.”Scotland Director for Sustrans explained the importance of high-quality active travel infrastructure such as the Roseburn to Union Canal Path: “Safer routes for walking The current lack of off-road cycling connections in our cities is the biggest challenge facing people who want to travel actively.“The evidence shows that in providing convenient and accessible links away from traffic we are giving more people the confidence to make healthier and more sustainable journeys Protected routes like the Roseburn to Union Canal Path do just that enabling those living and working in Edinburgh to get around with ease” The Roseburn to Union Canal Path received £11.6 million funding from the Scottish Government for the design and construction phase of works, administered through Sustrans Scotland’s Places for Everyone programme.It was delivered by City of Edinburgh Council who match funded construction from funding approved for the delivery of the Council’s Active Travel Investment programme.Balfour Beatty were the lead contractor on the project New multi-million pound cycling route in Edinburgh city centre officially open National Cycle Network Route 75 outside Edinburgh transformed by Colinton Tunnel community mural How Edinburgh is creating healthier streets and more liveable neighbourhoods Safer commute for pupils as new school street launches in Edinburgh Sign up now to hear more about our latest news Sustrans is committed to fundraising in a way which is legal, open, honest and respectful. Read our fundraising promise Sustrans is a registered charity in England and Wales (326550) and Scotland (SC039263) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England (1797726) at 2 Cathedral Square