Dedication service for Cumnock's Co-Op funeral care
30 July-
Cumnock's Co-Op funeralcare branch has been re-dedicated
The Co-operative Funeralcare branch on Glaisnock Street in Cumnock has been rededicated in an official ceremony recently to mark its refurbishment.
Provost Stephanie Young was invited along to the service which was conducted by Reverend John Paterson and Father Stephen McGratton. The branch was refurbished and redecorated last year, but a rededication that had been planned for the end of 2009 had to be postponed due to a van going through the front window of the building just after the refurbishment had been completed!
Provost Young said: "The refurbished branch looks wonderful and I'm sure that it will help to enhance the professional and caring approach that Co-operative Funeralcare takes towards its work with bereaved families."
Phase 2 of the £1.6m Transport Scotland reconstruction project in Mauchline is well underway and is making excellent progress said trunk road managers Amey today.
Colin Mackenzie, Amey’s unit manager for south west Scotland , gave the local community his assurances as the 11 week project moved into its third week.
Mr Mackenzie said: “Weather plays a significant factor in the progress of major works however despite some heavy downpours Amey and our principal contractor Barr are rolling ahead of schedule and moving at a good pace towards the north end of the town.”
”Once we complete this phase, work will move to Mauchline Cross and we will send out information in the near future as part of our ongoing efforts to keep the community informed.
Repairing the trunk road network is vital to keep the economy moving and all parties involved appreciate how difficult this can be when the road forms the heart of a town or village which relies on passing trade.
Amey and Barr Construction have made real efforts, where possible, to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for deliveries and signage has been placed within the village to advise that businesses are open as usual.
Mr Mackenzie added: “Throughout the last two years we have taken time to get to know the community and the events which take place in this historic village. Before starting this set of works, we carried out a significant ‘Business Impact Assessment’ to ensure we took the local community’s needs into account.
“This ongoing relationship with the local community is key. We encourage site staff to become part of the community by using local businesses for their daily needs such as lunch provisions. If anyone has feedback please contact our Site Liaison Officer, Paul Farrell, on 07817 999 444 who will listen to concerns and do what he can to address them.”
To assist public transport challenges for the outlying areas Transport Scotland and Stagecoach have provided a free shuttle bus to take passengers affected by the diversions to and from their destinations.
George Connell, Traffic Manager, Stagecoach Buses said:
“Bus operations have been running reasonably well during the first phase and an early indication of the changeover to the second phase indicates that this will also be the case.”
Throughout the 11 week project vehicles weighing over 7.5 tonnes are diverted using the A70 and A77. During Phase 2 all other vehicles travelling northbound will use the B743, and A719 (and the same in reverse for southbound users).
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