HOPES appear to have been dashed for an end-of-Games party for East End residents whose homes have been fenced in ahead of the opening ceremony.

A spokeswoman for Glasgow 2014 explained that a move to have an event after the closing ceremony in the Athletes Village could not happen as the site would still be in use until at least August 6.

Last week Councillor George Redmond revealed his plans to invite indie rockers Glasvegas to perform in the athletes' dining area after the closing ceremony.

The band was formed by brothers James and Rab Allan, from Dalmarnock, where the Athletes' Village has been built.

The move came after residents hit out when their homes were fenced in by an 8ft high steel and concrete cordon which cut off some streets.

Coun-cillor Redmond agreed to help organise an event for locals at the end of the Games.

He told the Evening Times on Friday that the athletes' dining area will be used for a tea dance before local bands perform.

However, a Glasgow 2014 spokeswoman distanced organisers of the Commonwealth Games from the idea.

She said: "Glasgow 2014 is not aware of any plans for any third-party activity within the Athletes' Village.

"Following the conclusion of Games, the village will remain a restricted site for some time with significant operational activity taking place.

"It does not open to residents until August 6 and will remain a secure area until all temporary assets are removed from the site."

Councillor Redmond told the Evening Times that locals will be "disappointed" by Glasgow 2014's position and pledged to push for an event at the site. He said: "The people want a party at the end of the Games and I'm trying to drive it forward for them.

"We've got a couple of local bands pushing it and we are trying to contact Glasvegas. It needs to be led by Dalmarnock boys who have a big following and they don't get much bigger than Glasvegas.

"We'd like to use one of the marquees. The athletes leave on the Friday and I don't think it's unreasonable to leave one of the tents up for an extra day for this party.

"I think it's achievable, with the right attitude. It could be a positive thing for everyone in the area.

"At the end of the day, Glasgow 2014 has caused problems and I'm trying to fix them."

Glasvegas could not be reached for comment.

peter.swindon@eveningtimes.co.uk