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TRANSPORT Traffic through the town was reduced significantly when the new M77 Motorway extension was opened in the late 1990s. The motorway was completed despite strong opposition from campaigners in the nearby Darnley, Arden and Pollok areas of Glasgow , who saw their communities divided by the new road. Transport links improved further in May 2006 with the opening of the Glasgow Southern Orbital dual carriageway, and its connection to the M77 extension. As well as minor and major roads, the town has bus links with the centre of Glasgow , Kilmarnock , and Ayr . The town is served by two local train stations, Patterton and Whitecraigs , both link Newton Mearns with Glasgow Central Station . SCHOOLS One factor that has made the town popular with families is the variety and quality of local schools. The town is served by four Primary Schools and three High Schools ,1 as well as one Independent secondary school:2 Primary Schools
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT See Also: East Renfrewshire#East Renfrewshire Council Following the breakup of Strathclyde Regional Council in 1996, Newton Mearns became part of the new East Renfrewshire Council area. As part of this area, it is represented by Jim Murphy MP and Ken Macintosh MSP in the Parliament Of The United Kingdom and the Scottish Parliament respectively. On more than one occasion, Glasgow City Council has applied to the Scottish Boundaries Commission to have Newton Mearns re-allocated to its control (primarily for the lucrative council tax revenues that would result). However, these attempts have always proved unsuccessful. Councillors As a result of the introduction of the an integral part of the council.4 The current councillors for the areas are as follows: Neilston, Uplawmoor and Newton Mearns North Newton Mearns South COMMERCE Newton Mearns is a primarily residential area, with most of its inhabitants travelling by car or public transport to nearby Glasgow for employment and shopping. However, there are a number of small businesses in the area, as well as an indoor Shopping Centre . The Avenue Shopping Centre This is the only large retail centre in Newton Mearns. It comprises a total of 44 stores, currently including two supermarkets, five banks, nine clothing stores and one Subway sandwich shop. REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS
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