SIXTEEN hectares of derelict and vacant land at Toryglen is to be turned into community parkland. | Read more
Parks and Greenspaces
LANDMARK Active Travel Bridge In North West Glasgow Due To Open In Summer 2022
WORK has started on a £12 million active travel bridge over the Forth and Clyde Canal that will link three communities in north west Glasgow for the first time since the waterway opened in 1790. | Read more
GO-Ahead Given For Major Expansion Of River Clyde Urban Park
A LARGE extension to Cuningar Loop Woodland Park, beside the Clyde, between Rutherglen and Dalmarnock, has received planning approval. | Read more
MULTI-Million Pound Sustainable Transport Blueprint For Pollok Country Park
PLANS have been drawn up for a £5.4million active travel overhaul of Glasgow's largest park. The proposals for Pollok Country Park will promote walking, cycling, bus and train travel and are to be delivered in time for the re-opening of the Burrell Collection in 2021....
DEVELOPER Gets Ball Rolling On Bid To Build Apartments At Former Southside Bowling Club
FORTY apartments are being proposed for the site of a recently-closed Glasgow Southside bowling club. Noah Developments want to build two residential blocks, each with five floors, at Mount Florida Bowling Club in Carmunnock Road, which shut down because of falling...
IN Pictures — Approved Designs For New M8 Cycle And Foot Bridge At Sighthill
DESIGNS have been approved for the new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the M8 at Sighthill. The structure, which will have landscaped areas at either side, is being provided as part of the massive regeneration scheme at the north Glasgow neighbourhood. Planners have...
PLAN For 60 Houses And Conservation Area At Hogganfield
A DEVELOPER is planning to build 60 houses and create a nature conservation area on land near Hogganfield Loch. WB Properties Ltd is proposing a mixture of three, four and five-bedroom semi-detached and detached properties on grass and woodland north of Royston Road...
TRADITIONAL Meadowland To Be Increased Under Biodiversity Plan
UP to 50 hectares of Glasgow grassland is set to be maintained as traditional meadows as part of a plan to promote biodiversity in the city. Thirty grasslands have been identified as sites which will be designed to encourage and support small mammals and birds,...
ACTIVE Travel Plan For Pollok Country Park Includes Charges For All Car Parks
A CLAMPDOWN on "uncontrolled parking" and restricting vehicle access are among measures being proposed to make Pollok Country Park more pedestrian and cycle-friendly. The Transforming Pollok Country Park Project aims to make major improvements at the showpiece...
TOLLCROSS Winter Gardens Set To Be Saved Under £1Million Council Plan
GLASGOW City Council officials are proposing funding of £1million to restore the storm-damaged Tollcross Winter Gardens. If approved by councillors, the cash would come from £3million that Glasgow is being given from a Scottish Government scheme aimed at helping town...
