A petition has been launched to save a backyard pump track which was built as a lockdown project for the West End community. 

Ramsay MacFarlane, who lives in Kelvindale and works at Trail Coach, created the circuit of rollers and banked turns in his back garden.

He invited riders to use the track as a place "where kids and adults can get some exercise in a socially distanced fashion". 

However, in a campaign, he explains that all the hard work could be lost. 

He claims the council plans to impose regulations which would enforce the reinstatement of a grass lawn on the property. 

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The petition adds: "I am unaware of any complaints - neighbours have been resoundingly supportive and have even joined in themselves. 

"I have made it clear to the council that I am more than happy to work with any concerned parties and that it seems unnecessary (and outwith good practice) to move immediately to enforcement without any discussion as to what the problem is, nor any efforts to resolve prior to enforcement."

Ramsay added that he wishes to demonstrate how much good the pump track has done for the West End community. 

He wrote: "Everyone needs some fresh air and exercise and I was proud to be able to provide that for locals who perhaps don't have a garden or somewhere to play (kids and grown-ups alike)."

A spokesman for Glasgow City Council said: "Following a number of concerns raised relating to the creation of bike track in a residential backcourt area,  our planning officers have been in touch and indicated that the development carried out requires planning permission and that this is unlikely to be forthcoming. The expectation is that the backcourt be restored.”

You can view the petition HERE.