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To: Renfrewshire Council Regeneration Team
Save Brown's Lane's cobbles!
Keep and fix the existing cobbles in Brown's Lane, Paisley and remove the tarmac and reinstate cobbles at the top section of the lane bordering Shuttle Street.
Why is this important?
Brown's Lane has the biggest concentration of murals in Paisley (eg. the Gerry Rafferty, Paolo Nutini & St Mirrren murals) and has a unique, quaint character, to which the cobblestone street surface is pivotal. The lane receives many visitors from far and wide who come to experience the authentic atmosphere and the lane frequently serves as location for photo shoots.
Instead of relaying the cobbles smoothly, Renfrewshire Council is proposing to replace the bulk of them with slabs, yet keeping and relaying the cobbles in adjoining George Place. Removing the cobbles will ruin the character and appearance of the lane and irrevocably destroy a part of our heritage that has remain virtually unchanged for hundreds of years.
With the cobbles, festoon lighting and colourful buildings, Brown's Lane is Paisley's own 'hidden gem' and forms a cohesive visitor experience with the cobbled Shuttle Street, George Place and Sma' Shot Cottages, celebrating Paisley's rich local heritage.
We implore the Council to keep and fix the cobbles in Brown's Lane in order to improve access and preserve our valuable built heritage.
