Residents are being asked to share their views on the development of a new road.

The road was previously planned as phase five of the Bishopbriggs Relief Road, but will now be known as the Westerhill Development Road.

It is planned for the land north of Westerhill Road, Bishopbriggs.

As part of the Planning (Scotland) Act, East Dunbartonshire Council is conducting two pre-application public consultations for this new thoroughfare.

The first of these consultations will run from November 8 until November 29, 2024, with more details available on their website. 

The council is inviting residents, business owners, landowners, and road users to provide their feedback.

In addition to the online consultation, the council has organised a public drop-in session at the War Memorial Hall, Balmuildy Road, Bishopbriggs, on November 11.

This will take place between 5pm and 8pm, offering people the chance to view information, ask questions, and provide feedback.

Councillor Gordan Low, leader of East Dunbartonshire Council, said: "It's important that plans for the Westerhill Development Road are informed by feedback from local residents, businesses, groups and stakeholders.

"The aim is to help unlock key strategic sites in the Westerhill Regeneration Area - potentially boosting the economy - while reducing non-essential traffic in Bishopbriggs town centre, helping to alleviate air quality issues."

The second pre-application public consultation, which will include another drop-in event, is scheduled for February 2025, before the planning application is submitted.

The road is part of East Dunbartonshire Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme, supported by the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasgow City Region City Deal.

This project takes an 'integrated approach' to improving infrastructure within East Dunbartonshire, with two main elements: the Bishopbriggs Town Centre Regeneration and the delivery of the Westerhill Development Road and a masterplan for Westerhill.

The entire project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

The Scottish Government is investing £520 million into the Glasgow City Region City Deal, with the UK Government providing £524 million.