Frustrations have been voiced about the state of gullies in Bridge of Weir as a politician accused Renfrewshire Council of a “lack of action” over the issue.

Councillor James MacLaren has inspected drains in Prieston Road, Donaldfield Road and Clevans Road in recent days and found a number of them to be in need of attention due to a build-up of debris.

He stressed the need for them to be cleared out – and quickly – as he warned some houses in the village are at risk of flooding when the weather turns.

The Conservative representative for Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank claimed: “Local residents regularly complain to me about the state of gullies in Bridge of Weir and elsewhere.

“Last week I decided to inspect them again and I was shocked by what I found at various points in Bridge of Weir.

“Frankly, I’m appalled by the lack of action from Renfrewshire Council to clean up these gullies.

“I had requested action months ago but nothing has happened. We have had dreadful weather over the so-called summer months so that will have only exacerbated the situation.

“Houses are at risk from flooding when there is heavy rain in this area so it is even more urgent that these blocked gullies are cleaned up.

“I have shared images with the council and officials must now act on them and urgently confirm when these works will finally take place.”

Councillor MacLaren visited the locations again on Tuesday, where a combination of dirt and leaves could be seen clogging up gullies.

According to Renfrewshire Council, gullies on Donaldfield Road were cleaned on June 21 and January 25 this year, as well as on September 18 and February 24 last year.

The local authority added that gullies on Clevans Road were cleaned on January 25 this year in addition to October 27, February 17 and January 27 last year. This address is scheduled to be done again by the end of September.

A council spokesperson said: “Gullies are cleaned as part of our programmed works as well as inspected regularly, with cleaning taking place as required.”