It was a privilege to meet Shirley, daughter of fallen firefighter Adrian McGill. His bravery and selflessness saved several but cost Adrian his life 50 years ago during a Maryhill Road fire. The Fire Brigade's Union plaque unveiled today is a poignant tribute and I was pleased to mark occasion in the Scottish Parliament as well.
The Scottish Child Payment has been increased from £20 to £25 per week per child, meaning 22,830 families in Glasgow are set to receive a boost to their household incomes from the Scottish Government. This is now £100 every 4 weeks.
I have been made aware that Panmure Street will close on 14 November for a number of weeks to allow infrastructure work at an nearby building site.
I have been asked by constituents to draw awareness to Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 Oct) I'm well aware of the profound impact baby loss has on families. We must always look to improve support for families but support is out there. More details at https://www.mygov.scot/child-baby-death
Bilsland Drive is a vital route in and out of Maryhill, particularly for residents in Ruchill and Possilpark.
The bus service through Ruchill is essential for residents and this would have effectively been lost for three weeks. That was simply not acceptable. The withdrawal of the service would have impacted on many with older residents and those with mobility issues trying to access amenities such as supermarkets; as well as families whose kids attend local schools who depend on the bus service.
I and my colleague Cllr Allan Gow have requested an urgent meeting tomorrow (7th October) with all groups involved in the plans to close Bilsland Drive for three weeks which I understand is related to the Bellway development at the former Ruchill Hospital.
Bilsland Drive is to close between 10th and 30th October 2022 to accommodate works at the Bellway Homes construction site.
As such, during this time, FirstBus service 90 will be diverted between Maryhill Road and Hawthorn Street.
Thank you to Unison University of Glasgow members for chatting today. They are striking for an improved pay offer (3% imposed) as part of pan-UK negotiations. There is a strong case for an improved local settlement and from what I was told today also available resource.
Lovely visit to today to RDA Glasgow Group (Glasgow Riding for the Disabled Association) in Summerston today.
bob.doris.msp@parliament.scot 
Bob Doris MSP, Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Avenue, Maryhill, Glasgow, G20 8YE