Nearly 3000 people say NO to SPT ferry plans

Jim Sheridan MP, Wendy Alexander MSP and local campaigner Liz Grant met with the Chair of the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, Alistair Watson today to hand over a petition with 2,754 signatures from local people opposed to plans to withdraw the Renfrew Ferry.
 
At the meeting local MP Jim Sheridan said “There is tremendous strength of feeling amongst local people in Renfrew that this ferry link should he retained.  To secure so much support in only five days is remarkable and I am determined that the SPT should look at alternatives to closing the Renfrew Ferry and I am happy to work with and facilitate any opportunities including involving the private sector which will keep the Ferry going.”
 
The decision due later today at a public meeting and local campaigner Liz Grant said when handing over the petition, “I am pleased that Alistair Watson has agreed to listen to local concerns but I remain concerned.  I am grateful to all the people of Renfrew and the surrounding areas for supporting the campaign and signing the petition despite the short time-scale and I would still encourage people to show support for our towns Ferry.”
 
Wendy Alexander MSP said, “I want to pay tribute to everyone who signed the petition – 2,800 in Renfrew shops and online in just four days. We started on Sunday and handed it to SPT bosses this morning. SPT owes it to the people of Renfrew to explore every option to retain a ferry link.”