Helensburgh Advertiser. » Opinion

Road sign of the times?

I have just returned from holiday in Spain and would like to thank our (usually) cash-strapped council for the new signs on Sinclair Street advising me to drive on the left side of the road, even though I have no need for these.

Published: Thursday, 22nd May, 2008 13:05

Support for housing plans - but proper consultation helps

I read your report in the Helensburgh Advertiser of May 15 about the flagship Burgh housing policy with interest.

Published: Thursday, 22nd May, 2008 12:00

Support for new community centre

Members of the Helensburgh Community Centre Trust would like to express their thanks and appreciation to those who took the time to visit the presentation of the Trust’s plans for a new community centre in Helensburgh in the Victoria Halls last week.

Published: Friday, 8th February, 2008 11:30

Council 'disregard' furious residents

I am writing regarding the blatant disregard Argyll and Bute council has for its residents.

Published: Friday, 8th February, 2008 11:00

Article on squirrels did not tell the full story

I was interested to read your article on red squirrels in last week’s Advertiser.

Published: Thursday, 17th January, 2008 14:50

Not surprised by SNP member's comments

Given that he is a member of the SNP and stood as an SNP candidate at the May elections, the comments in Richard Trail’s letter in last week’s Advertiser relating to the appointment of the chair of the area committee do not surprise me.

Published: Thursday, 17th January, 2008 14:50

Arrogance of health board beggars belief

The arrogance of the health board’s decision to try to push ahead with its plans to downgrade Vale of Leven Hospital beggars belief.

Published: Friday, 11th January, 2008 14:35

Concert raised £2,467

The “Come and Sing” carol concert held at the West Kirk on Sunday December 16 was a resounding success.

Published: Friday, 11th January, 2008 14:35

Time for a younger man in the job?

The weakness of trying to run a council coalition administration with nominally Independent councillors is becoming apparent.

Published: Friday, 11th January, 2008 14:35

Problems for cyclists

I write in response to a letter published in the Advertiser last week concerning the cycle track by the A814 and the little amount it is used.

Published: Friday, 11th January, 2008 14:30

Safety fears reach wrong conclusion

I have read with interest your article based on Mr Dickson’s safety fears in relation to the one-way system to be introduced in the area and feel compelled to take issue with his conclusions.

Published: Friday, 11th January, 2008 14:30

Facile publicity campaign

Will someone tell Alan Reid MP that the election has been postponed, perhaps then he can start working for his constituents’ interests rather than his tedious and facile publicity campaign.

Published: Friday, 30th November, 2007 17:20