Archive for January, 2009

Open space & play sites in Langside

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
  

The Community Council has received a request from Regeneration Services to identify possible sites in our area for investment in open space, or children’s play
 
Do you know of any potential sites (even if you are not sure if they are Council owned) no matter how small – which could be improved or converted for open space, improved amenity, sports or children’s play ?
 
Another possibility is the idea now common in Holland – to convert parts of streets to pedestrian priority.  Cars wouldn’t be banned altogether but paving etc would reduce traffic flow and give over the street more to greenery, maybe some seats and safer play areas.  They are called “Home Zones” – more info can be found by searching ‘home zones’ on the internet.
Please let us know your thoughts – email chair@lbccc.org.uk with your ideas!

 

*NEWSFLASH*

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
CHURCH ON THE HILL (Algie Street)
APPEAL AGAINST REFUSAL OF PLANNING PERMISSION AND LISTED BUILDING CONSENT REFUSED!
 
Following a Government Reporter’s site visit, the appeal against refusal of planning application and listed building consent lodged by the owners of 13 Algie Street (Church on the Hill) has been refused.  The Reporter’s decision is final, subject to the right of any aggrieved person to apply within six weeks to the Court of Session.
 
The Community Council and local residents who campaigned against the change of use will welcome this decision.