A FRESH bid is being made to form an East End community council and give the area a “strong voice”.
Nominations are currently being sought to establish a Springboig/Barlanark Community Council. The two districts were previously represented by their own groups but these have both been inactive for more than a decade.
Made up of 12 members aged over 16 and living in the areas, the body would have a say in Glasgow City Council decision-making and give locals the chance to speak directly to elected members.
John Mason MSP, whose Shettleston constituency includes Barlanark, said: “Areas with community councils are more likely to get their voice heard on planning, litter, and policing, for example, than areas which do not have community councils.
“Therefore, I very much welcome the plans to form one in this area.
“Hopefully a wide cross-section of the community can be represented on it. I accept that retired people may have more time on their hands, but we also want to see and hear the voices of families and young people.”
A Glasgow City Council spokeswoman said: “It’s encouraging to hear there is keen interest from residents to form a community council for the Springbiog/Barlanark area.
"It would be of great benefit to the area. Community councils play an important role by providing a link between local authorities and local areas."
Nomination forms can be obtained by emailing lawrence.oneill@glasgow.gov.uk or by phoning 0141 287 4109.
The deadline is 4pm on Friday.
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