Playing fields in East Renfrewshire will be fenced off during a private fireworks display.
East Renfrewshire Council has confirmed there will be no access to Muirend pavilion playing fields, in Giffnock, on Bonfire Night.
The announcement follows reports of anti-social behaviour taking place during previous fireworks displays at the site.
This year's event, organised by GHA Rugby Club, will take place from 6pm until 8.30pm on Sunday, November 5.
Temporary fencing is set to be erected from 4pm on the day and will be removed the following morning.
A spokesperson for East Renfrewshire Council said: "These plans have been drawn up by the council following discussions with a number of partners, including Police Scotland, over public safety.
"Over recent years, large crowds have gathered at Muirend playing fields, which borders the rugby club, to watch the fireworks display and significant reports of anti-social behaviour were received."
READ NEXT: Man found to be 'five times over drink-drive limit' after road crash
Inspector Michelle Grant, of East Renfrewshire Police, said: "We want people to enjoy events such as this safely and responsibly.
"This decision has been reached after discussion with East Renfrewshire Council and other partners about how to make sure this is possible.
"We would urge people to be aware of the closure of at Muirend playing fields and not to attend the area.
"We will have a presence in the area on the night to ensure the event runs safely and securely."
The fencing will run from the Hazelden Park boundary wall along the pavement to the pavilion car park entrance off Hazelden Gardens and continue on the other side of the car park entrance to GHA rugby's boundary fence.
The pavilion car park will be closed but the pedestrian lane from Hazelden Gardens to Braidholm Road will remain open.
Vehicle access for residents will not be impacted by these restrictions.
Comments & Moderation
Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers’ comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. You can make a complaint by using the ‘report this post’ link . We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments.
Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel