Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser - Comment - Letters

Councillor Martin McWilliams responds to residents’ concerns

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - With reference to a letter from one of my constituents, ‘Are we using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?’, printed in the Advertiser dated Wednesday, February 24, 2010, I wish to comment as follows:

Councillor Tom Johnston slams Labour over school class sizes

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - Despite the recession, the SNP minority government are pushing for a class size maximum of 18 in primaries 1-3.

Alex Neil MSP hits out at Karen Whitefield over hospital concerns

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - I refer to the article in last week’s Advertiser front page headed ‘MSP unhappy with plans to mothball hospital beds.’

New Airdrie taxi rank is “a shambles”

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - I am just writing to voice my dismay at the taxi situation in Airdrie town centre.

Reader says Alex Salmond is making too many mistakes

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - So Alex Salmond has put off his expensive independence legislation because, among other things, Burns Night was considered to not have enough Grouse factor to cajole people to support the worst possible scenario for we Scots; Independence within the European Union of the Regions and Cities.

Science fiction contest seeks ‘Writers of The Future’

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR – I am looking for potential science fiction or fantasy writers who may live in Monklands.

Gartcosh bus service is “a joke.”

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - A heartfelt thanks to Elaine Smith MSP and Charlie Gordon MSP for the good work they are doing in trying to get a decent bus service for constituents residing in villages.

Ask the Expert at Meningitis UK

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - If any of your readers have questions or concerns about meningitis we would urge them to take part in Meningitis UK’s latest initiative called Ask the Expert.

Reader says council response to the big freeze was “a disgrace.”

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - I wish to make reference to Councillor James Coyle’s, Convener of Planning and Transportation Committee at North Lanarkshire Council, comments in the January 20 edition of the Advertiser and thank him for exposing his role within the council.

Meningitis Trust appeal for sufferers’ stories

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - I am appealing on behalf of the Meningitis Trust for people from across the county to come forward with their experiences of meningitis to mark National Storytelling Week.

Government introducing cheap anti-epileptic drugs could cause seizures, warns National Society for Epilepsy

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - May I appeal to your readers to support the National Society for Epilepsy (NSE) in making sure the government exempts all anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) from their proposals to implement cheaper generic versions of prescription drugs.

Councillor James Coyle says North Lanarkshire Council has done it’s best during the ‘Big Freeze’

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - I have some serious concerns about the headline on page 3 of this week’s (January 13) paper.

Curling cancellation cuts no ice with reader

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - The Grand Match Committee must be the laughing stock of Scotland following their decision to cancel the Grand Match outdoor curling tournament on the Lake of Menteith.

Building Carnbroe pyrolysis plant can help environment

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - After a couple of letters of support I read this week saying we should vote against the application for the Carnbroe plant site to be built I had to offer my thoughts.

Read the fine print before deciding on Carnbroe pyrolysis plant

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - I was approached, whilst shopping, to sign a petition against the proposed plant at Carnbroe.

Let’s get Carnbroe pyrolysis plant built

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - I received the brochure from Shore Energy about their proposed plant in Carnbroe and two things struck me about it.

Simon Howie is out of line with pyrolysis plant claims

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - I am writing in response to the article in the Herald on December 13, 2009, about ‘accordion-playing’ Simon Howie’s plans to add to his multi-million pound business by building a pyrolysis incinerator plant in Monklands.

Carolyn Jones searches for information about her grandfather

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - I am appealing for information about my grandfather and his family.

Animal Aid Campaigns Officer urges people to go veggie

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - After the lavish excesses of the festive season, you will probably be considering making some New Year’s resolutions.

Monklands Hospital staff praised for winter work

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SIR - I would like to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of the staff at Monklands Hospital.